Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Greenmeadow Primary School

Salary: £26,824 - £28,598 Pro Rata | Grade 4

33.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Temporary until 31 st August 2027

Start date: 1 st September 2026

We now have a vacancy for two Teaching Assistants to work in classrooms supporting pupils with additional learning needs.

Greenmeadow is a very successful school and we are seeking to employ passionate and hardworking Teaching Assistants to join our reliable and driven team.

We can offer you:

• A rare opportunity to work in a mainstream school with our ALN pupils
• A dynamic school with high expectations
• A well-resourced learning environment
• A friendly, enthusiastic staff team and fantastic children
• Bespoke professional development opportunities

Applicants should:

• Enjoy challenging, supporting and motivating children
• Strive to make learning fun and relevant
• Be highly motivated
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a commitment to raising standards for all children
• Have vision, energy and a sense of humour

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy or to arrange a visit, please contact Claire Moses by email: Claire.moses@torfaen.gov.uk

Shortlisting: 15 th June 2026

Observations of the TA working with a small group of children and interviews: Week Commencing - 22 nd June 2026

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this post.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council's vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.