Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Cwmffrwdoer Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 | £29,064 - £32,061 PRO RATA

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our forward-thinking team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual who demonstrates initiative and drive and is passionate about supporting children's learning and development. The successful candidate will be required to work within our nursery setting, as well as across other areas of the primary school.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, ensuring pupils are engaged, supported, and able to reach their full potential. A strong understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities is essential, along with experience of working with or caring for children. An awareness of safeguarding policies and child protection procedures is highly desirable.

Key Skills and Qualities

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate behaviour management skills
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents/carers
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Show initiative and adaptability in a busy school environment

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Understands how children learn most effectively
• Is a team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Is patient, caring, positive, and supportive
• Has high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
• Possesses good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Has a sound understanding of phonics development
• Has good ICT skills

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A chance to make a real difference in children's lives

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 position.

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.