Temp Teaching Assistant Level 2 (2 Posts) Ss Gabriel & Raphael Catholic School

Salary: Post 1 - Grade 4, £25,583 x 71.22% Post 2 - Grade 4, £25,583 x 41.54%

Temp Teaching Assistant Level 2 (2 Posts) Ss Gabriel & Raphael Catholic School

Ss Gabriel and Raphael Catholic School

Primrose Street, Tonypandy CF40 1BJ

TEL: 01443 433094

Email : admin@ssgabrielraphaelrcprimary.rctcbc.cymru

Numbers of Pupils on role 162

Age Range – 3 – 11 years

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – 2 Posts

Post 1

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (Term Time)

Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 x 71.22%

Contract Type: Temporary (1 year in the first instance)

Start Date: 5 th May 2026 or as soon as possible

Post 2

Hours: 17.5 Hours Per Week (Term Time)

Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 x 41.54%

Contract Type: Temporary (1 year in the first instance)

Start Date: 5 th May 2026 or as soon as possible

The Governing Body of Ss Gabriel and Raphael Catholic Primary School are seeking enthusiastic and qualified Temporary Teaching Assistants.

Ss Gabriel and Raphael RC Primary School is a welcoming Catholic school located in Tonypandy, serving the communities of Rhondda Fawr, Rhondda Fach, Tonyrefail and Gilfach Goch. We are an inclusive and friendly school with a diverse pupil population and a strong sense of community.

We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, positive and collaborative working environment, where staff wellbeing, teamwork and high expectations underpin everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and caring Teaching Assistants (Level 2) to join our team. The successful candidates will work under the guidance of teaching and senior support staff to:

• Support individuals or small groups of pupils with differentiated learning activities.
• Build positive relationships and promote inclusion for all pupils.
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Provide feedback on pupils’ progress and support the monitoring of learning plans.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and general classroom duties.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and physical needs, including personal care where required.
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of our school.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of working with or supporting children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good organisational skills
• A positive, patient and proactive attitude
• Willingness to undertake relevant training

Desirable:

• Experience in a school setting
• Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning
• Knowledge of Learning through play and CFW
• Welsh language skills (any level)

We Offer:

• A warm, supportive and inclusive school community
• A committed and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A role where you can make a real difference in children’s lives

Please state within your application form if you wish to be considered for Post 1, Post 2 or both.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Wendy Lavagna, Headteacher, on 01443 433094

The closing date for applications is Monday 13 th April 2026 at midnight.

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.