Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Perthcelyn Community Primary School)

Salary: Grade 4 (£25,583 x 77.15%)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Perthcelyn Community Primary School)

Perthcelyn Community Primary School,

Glamorgan Street, Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash, RCT, CF45 3RJ

Tel: (01443) 473296

Headteacher: Mrs E. Hook

Temporary Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Hours: 32.5 hours Term Time only

Salary: Grade 4 (£25,583 x 77.15%)

Start Date: 1 st September 2026 to be reviewed termly

Perthcelyn Community Primary School is situated in Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash. We currently have 121 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11 (which includes 18 pupils who access our two ASD Learning Support Classes).

Central to everything we do at Perthcelyn is a commitment to ensuring that every day, we provide opportunities for every child to thrive, grow and succeed.

The Governing body wishes to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to complement our existing committed team. We are looking for somebody with energy and drive to provide positive learning experiences for our Nursery and Reception pupils.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with teaching and support staff to maintain and continue to develop an innovative, dynamic and engaging learning environment to ensure that our mission of ‘Every Child, Every Opportunity, Every Day’ is realised.

We expect the successful candidate to:

• Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Be supportive, nurturing and understanding.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Be a team player who works productively with colleagues.
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Be committed to our school’s Vision, Mission, Values and Aims.

In return, we can offer:

• Amazing pupils, with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
• A supportive, committed and inclusive team.
• A friendly and welcoming school community of staff, pupils, parents and governors
• A commitment to continued staff professional development.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Ellen Hook (Headteacher), on 01443 473296.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th June 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)

Shortlisting: Thursday 11th June 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 24th June 2026

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Perthcelyn Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.