Hendrefoilan Primary School: Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2 (2 x posts)

Hendrefoilan Primary is committed to providing a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which all children thrive. We provide a relevant, engaging and inclusive curriculum that stimulates the natural curiosity of every child and is responsive to their individual needs. We effectively facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills and understanding to empower our children to become successful learners throughout life.

We are seeking to appoint two outstanding individuals who are looking to progress within the Teaching Assistant role.

The successful candidates will:

• be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• have high expectations both for children and themselves.
• have excellent communication skills and be committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• support high quality teaching and learning.
• enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning.
• be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

We can offer you:

• the chance to work as part of a dedicated, friendly and highly supportive team.
• continued professional development opportunities to enhance your own skills and to make a positive impact on the lives and learning experiences of the children in our care.

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

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. Childcare qualifications and having effective ICT skills to enhance learning could prove advantageous.

Closing date: 16/03/26 (12.00pm)
Shortlisting: 18/03/26
Interview Date: In the week commencing 23/03/26
Post to commence: 13 April 2026

Application forms can be downloaded from the City and County of Swansea website at www.swansea.gov.uk .

Hendrefoilan Primary School - Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Job description ( PDF, 143 KB )

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

Completed forms should be returned for the attention of headteacher, Mrs Rebecca Wisby to the school email: [email protected]

Alternatively, applications may be returned to:

Mrs Rebecca Wisby
Acting Headteacher
Hendrefoilan Primary School
Dunvant Rd
Swansea
SA2 7LF

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