Cynorthwy-ydd Dosbarth Lefel 3 - Ysgol Gynradd Dolau

Salary: Grade 6 - £28,142 x 65.28%

Cynorthwy-ydd Dosbarth Lefel 3 - Ysgol Gynradd Dolau

BRIDGEND RD, LLANHARAN, PONTYCLUN, RCT, CF72 9RP

TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3

WELSH DEPARTMENT

Hours: Full time 27.5 Hours Per Week

Salary: Grade 6 - £28,142 x 65.28%

Required: September 2026, maternity cover

The successful candidate will work with an excellent team, must be fluent in Welsh and:

• can demonstrate drive, ambition, commitment and high standards
• is an inspirational Teaching Assistant and able to support high quality learning experiences
• is adaptable and innovative
• is strongly committed to working closely with teachers, parents, Governing Body and the wider community
• is personable, approachable and aims for excellence.

What We Offer

• A warm, welcoming and collaborative school community.
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning through the Welsh language.
• Strong commitment to professional development.
• Opportunities to support and enhance whole‑school Welsh‑medium provision.

Dolau Primary School and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

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.

We have a new recruitment website and you will need to create a new account to apply for this position.

Closing Dates for applications: 24 April 2026 at 12 noon.

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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.