Terrace Road Primary School: Teaching Assistant

Terrace Road Primary School
Terrace Road
Mount Pleasant
Swansea
SA16JD
Headteacher: Mrs A. Evans BEd (Hons) NPQH
Email: TerraceRoadPrimarySchool@terraceroad.swansea.sch.uk

The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint a temporary Level 2 teaching assistant to start January 5, 2026, to be reviewed in July 2026. Subject to term time only adjustment if appointment date is after the start of the academic year.

The governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistant to work in our school.

Terrace Road Primary School is a vibrant, happy school where the well-being of the child is at the heart of all we do. We can offer you the opportunity to work in a diverse school where pupil rights and values underpin our ethos. We are committed to every child achieving their potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is confident in supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs
• Is able to support pupil learning within mainstream classes
• Is able to support the class teacher in preparing resources, setting up and delivering learning activities and assessing pupils
• Can carry out practical tasks which support the smooth running of the school
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Has good communication skills to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Will be committed to a restorative approach to behaviour management
• Can be positive, optimistic and pro-active within an existing strong team of staff
• Will contribute to the general life of the whole school

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a caring, diverse learning community
• To work alongside a welcoming, friendly and committed staff
• The chance to develop your own skills and contribute to the success of our school

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9 December 2025
Interview date: Friday 12 December 2025

Please return the completed application form to Mrs A. Evans, Terrace Road Primary School, Terrace Road, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, SA16JD or via email to EvansA506@hwbcymru.net

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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