Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Ysgol Ty Coch

Salary: Salary: Grade 4: FTE Annual Salary (£25,583) plus Special Class Allowance (£1,539) x 77.15% (Pro rata for working term time only)

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Ysgol Ty Coch

Ysgol Ty Coch

Numbers of Pupils on roll 247



Teaching Assistant Level 2



Hours: 32 ½ Per Week – Term Time Only

Salary: Grade 4: FTE Annual Salary (£25,583) plus Special Class Allowance (£1,539) x 77.15% (Pro rata for working term time only)

Post Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Number of positions: x10 available

The Governing Body of Ysgol Ty Coch are seeking to appoint highly motivated Teaching Assistants to support the teachers and pupils on their journey. A background of working in a school is an advantage but not essential.

Ysgol Ty Coch is a special school located in Tonteg, 7 miles north of Cardiff and 4 miles south of Pontypridd. We are a special school that puts its learners at the centre of all it does. We ensure our values of respect, communication and enjoyment guide our decisions each and every day for the benefit of our learners.

We are proud of the person centred, nurturing and friendly environment that we have created at our school and as we continue to grow, we are keen to retain our sense of community and achievement for all.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:

• Can engage with pupils with special educational needs.
• Understand the importance of a high-quality education for our pupils.
• Have high aspirations for themselves, our pupils, and our school.
• Are dedicated to improving the quality of life of all children and their families.
• Want to learn how best to work with, play and teach children with additional learning needs.
• Are committed to making each day memorable
• Are willing to play with children, support them in learning and help them make good progress.
• Will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver learning programmes.
• Will support our pupils by assisting in personal care including feeding and changing etc.
• Can implement various strategies as instructed by the class teacher.
• Can work as part of a team and maintain a positive atmosphere.

We can offer:

• A highly talented, hardworking, and happy staff team.
• A supportive and compassionate leadership team who are dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for all our pupils, staff and families.
• An outstanding training offer, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of everyone.

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.



Should you require further information about the post, please contact Simon Wilson Headteacher 01443 203471.


The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026 at 11:59pm.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.