2 x Teaching Assistants Level 1

Salary: Salary: Grade 2, SCP 2-3.

Start Date: April 2026

Salary: £17,101 - £17,370 (per annum). (subject to term time adjustment). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1 st September.

Part Time: 39 weeks
Hours: 30.00
Mon - Fri 8.15 am to 2.45 pm (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch)

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint 2 Teaching Assistants for 30 hours per week. The successful candidates should have good Literacy and Numeracy skills to support teaching and learning in KS3 and KS4. These posts will be working with ALN pupils in a main stream school.

The successful candidate duties will include:

• working alongside teachers to support access to learning for pupils;
• establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning;
• encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• assisting with the preparation of teaching materials and resources
• be able to support a range of additional learning needs.
• Use a person centred approach to support students

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic about working within a school environment
• A good communicator and caring team member, who is flexible and approachable
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school
• Capable of working under pressure, prioritising tasks, and maintaining confidentiality
• Confident in using Information technology.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently using initiative
• Possessing a good sense of humour and a positive attitude

The school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child's list).

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You may apply online.

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026

Shortlisting date: Week Beginning 9th February 2026

Interview date: Interviews will be held after February half term

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.