Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Blaengwawr Primary School)

Salary: Grade 6 - £28,142 x 66.47%

Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Blaengwawr Primary School)

BLAENGWAWR PRIMARY SCHOOL

Gwawr Street, Aberaman, Aberdare, CF44 6YP

Telephone Number: 01685 871064

TEMPORARY TEACHING ASSISTANT (Level 3)

September 2026 – July 2027

28 hours per week – term time only

Salary: Grade 6 – £28,142 x 66.47%

Blaengwawr Primary School is situated in the community of Aberaman in Aberdare and currently have 225 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11. The school has strong links with the community and a supportive, pro-active governing body.

Our school motto is that ‘Every day is a good day to learn something new’ and this is an important motto for us as staff as well as pupils.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic person to join our staff team in the autumn term.

The successful candidate will work within the staff team to:-

• Support the Class Teacher and TA colleagues in creating an organised, engaging learning environment
• Be committed to working as a staff team to continue raising standards
• Support with pupil assessments
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and governors
• Have high expectations of themselves and of children
• Work alongside the team to deliver interventions
• Be an excellent communicator
• Have experience of working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs

We can offer you:-

• An inclusive and welcoming school community
• Children who are enthusiastic about their learning
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with team members
• The opportunity to develop creative and innovative teaching skills

Shortlisting will be held on 10 th June and interviews will be held on 18 th June 2026.

Closing Dates for applications is Friday 5 th June at 12 noon.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Naomi Poole, Headteacher, on 01685 871064.

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.