Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Salary: Blank

To commence as soon as possible until 31st August 2026, position to be reviewed then.

TEMPORARY Level 2 Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

The Governors of Blaenbaglan Primary School wish to appoint a responsible, reliable person for the post of Teaching Assistant. This post comes with the responsibility of undertaking a lunchtime supervisory duty of 2.5 hours per week paid at SCP3. The post will be temporary until 31st August 2026 due to a shortfall in staff.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You should also be flexible and able to motivate our children to succeed.

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

• Enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

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 from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary Range: SCP 3 - 5 (£25,342 - £26,146 pro rata, 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 1st September.

Welsh: Not Essential

Closing date: 22nd April 2026