Hafod Primary School: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Hafod Primary School
Odo Street
Hafod
Swansea
SA1 2LT
Telephone: 01792 461356

Hafod Primary School is committed to providing a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which all children thrive. We provide a relevant, engaging and inclusive curriculum that stimulates the natural curiosity of every child and is responsive to their individual needs. We effectively facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills and understanding to empower our children to become successful learners throughout life.

We are seeking an outstanding individual is looking to progress within the Teaching Assistant role and work within our Enhanced Inclusion Provision.

The successful candidate will:

• plan and deliver engaging activities for children who have Additional Learning Needs.
• work effectively as part of a team alongside the Enhanced Provision Lead HLTA and the ALNco.
• have high expectations both for children and themselves.
• have excellent communication skills and be committed to building positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• support high quality teaching and learning.
• enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning.
• contribute to the broader life of the school community
• be willing to engage with appropriate training for the role.
• feed back to class teachers, Specialist ALN HLTA and ALNco on children's progress.

The ability to communicate in Welsh to Level 2 or above is desirable.

We can offer you:

• an excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own skills and to make a positive impact on the lives and learning experiences of the children in our care.
• the chance to work as part of a dedicated, friendly and highly supportive team.

Hafod Primary School - Teaching Assistant - Job description ( PDF, 123 KB )

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Closing date: 06/11/25 (12.00 Noon)
Shortlisting: 07/11/25
Interview Date: In the week commencing 10/11/25
Post to commence: As soon as possible

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. Childcare qualifications and having effective ICT skills to enhance learning could prove advantageous.

Application forms can be downloaded from the City and County of Swansea website at www.swansea.gov.uk .

Completed forms should be returned for the attention of headteacher, Mr Timm Dadds to the school email: hafod.primary.school@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Safeguarding
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