Level 2 teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3, SCP 3-5 £15,922 - £16,427

PRIOR CONSIDERATION APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week 39 weeks

The Governing Body of Ynysfach Primary School wish to appoint an excellent and highly dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The post is temporary in the first instance, and will be until 20 th July 2026, or a staffing review, whichever is sooner.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to work with pupils throughout the 3-11 age range. You will need enthusiasm and commitment to working with young people. Experience of this kind of role, or of working in a primary school setting will be an advantage but is not essential.

You will need to be adaptable and flexible and enjoy a challenge.

The Governors will be seeking the following skills/personal qualities:

• Enthusiasm and self motivation

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

• Good people skills with adults and children.

• The ability to work as part of a team.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are 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 (child's list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

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

You may download an application pack from jobs.npt.gov.uk. For an informal chat please contact the Headteacher, Karen Thomas on 01639 710238.

SHORTLISTING: 3 rd March 2026

INTERVIEWS: 9 th March 2026

Welsh: Not required