Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Cyflog: Grade 3, SCP 3-5 (£17,890-£18,459 actual)

The Governing Body of Blaendulais Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent and highly committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our skilled team of staff.

The successful applicant must be qualified NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Childcare and Education, or equivalent. The post is for 30 hours, 39 weeks a year (term time only) on a temporary basis until the 31st August 2026. The job will commence on Monday 3rd November 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to work with pupils. It would be an advantage to have had experience of working with children in the primary sector including those with additional learning needs.

The Governors will be seeking the following skills/personal qualities:

• Enthusiasm and self motivation
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good people skills with adults and children.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

The successful post holder will be required to register with the EWC before taking up the post.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure check.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You may download an application pack from jobs.npt.gov.uk

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 1st October 2025

INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 7th October AM

Welsh: Desirable