Burlais Primary School: Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 4

Cyflog: GBP 28,142.00 per year

A full Time Teaching Assistant Level 4 (27 ½ hours per week) to work alongside our ALNCO and other support staff in providing high quality support in our 'Hive' Enhanced Inclusion Provision. This will be a temporary appointment until the 31 of March 2027 in the first instance. Current salary: £28,142 (pro-rata, FTE). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1 September.

Burlais Primary School is a successful and happy school serving the communities of Manselton and Cwmbwrla. The school has wonderful new-build facilities and is proud to be at the heart of the community. Our most recent Estyn inspection stated, "Burlais Primary School is safe, secure and welcoming. A strong sense of pride, respect and purpose permeates the school and, as a result, most pupils are happy and attend school regularly. Across the school, pupils behave exceptionally well and engage with their learning enthusiastically."

The successful candidate will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' achievement, progress and development.

The post requires:

• An excellent understanding and experience of supporting pupils with ALN
• Sensitivity, empathy and an understanding of the community we work in
• The relevant qualifications and experience in a school setting
• Excellent Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills
• A proven track record of excellence
• A commitment to developing links with the community and an empathy with the aims and vision of the school

Applicants should, in addition, highlight other skills, expertise and previous experience they could bring to the role.

Please visit the school website www.burlaisprimaryschool.co.uk/ for more information about the school.

Burlais Primary School - Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Job description ( PDF, 147 KB )

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

Forms should be returned to the Headteacher Mark Thompson at [email protected]

Closing date: Midday Monday 1 June 2026
Interviews: W/c 15 June 2026

The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safe for safeguarding training for both the protection of children and adults.

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the necessary safe recruitment checks being made.

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Last modified on 29 April 2026

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