Level 2 Teaching Assistant - St David's RC Primary School

Salary: £25,584 - £26,835 Pro Rata | Grade 4

Permanent Post from September 2025

It is vital that you 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 .

St. David's RC Primary is a welcoming and successful school.

We have an exciting opportunity for a teaching assistant to join our team on a permanent basis from September 2025.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified teaching assistant who:

• Has experience of supporting pupils with emotional/behavioural needs

• Shows a creative, positive and flexible approach to working as part of a classroom team
• Contributes willingly to the daily running of the class (e.g. by taking part in lunch duties, supervising playtimes, welcoming children at the gate, dismissing at the end of day etc.)

• A desire to support the Catholic Ethos and Faith of the School

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

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

This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

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.

You are welcome to submit your application in English. Each application will be treated equally.

Shortlisting: Thursday 1 st May 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 7 th May 2025