Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Coedylan Primary School

Salary: Grade 7, £31,022 x 65.28%

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Coedylan Primary School

Coed-Y-Lan Primary School

Tyfica Road, Pontypridd, CF372DB

01443 486829

Numbers of Pupils on role: 147

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Hours: 27.5 Hours Per Week (Term Time Only)

Salary: Grade 7, £31,022 x 65.28%

Start Date: 1 st September 2026

Contract: Temporary for 1 year

The Governing Body wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to work at Coed-Y-Lan Primary to join our dedicated and supportive team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences for all pupils. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of planned PPA provision across the school, ensuring continuity and progression in learning in the absence of the class teacher. This will involve planning and delivering engaging, creative and inclusive lessons across a range of curriculum areas, including forest school.

In addition, the post holder will support learning across the school, including delivering targeted interventions, supporting assessment processes and contributing to pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour and inclusion.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• HLTA status
• Forest school or outdoor learning training or qualification, and a love of the outdoors
• Experience of working across the primary age range
• The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning experiences independently
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Initiative, adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting learning
• The ability to meet the needs of all learners, including those with ALN and MAT
• A secure understanding of curriculum delivery and assessment for learning
• A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations for all pupils

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Angharad Prys Evans, Headteacher, on 01443 486829.

The closing date for applications is Monday 6 th July 2026 at Midnight.

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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.