Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 2

Cyflog: Grade 3 SCP 3-5 (£16,502-£17,025) (pro rata)

Teaching Assistant General Level 2

28.5 hours per week/39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-5 (£16,502-£17,025) (pro rata). (subject to term time adjustment). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1st September.

You may apply via eTeach - Level 2 Teaching Assistant Years 3/4 (Temporary)

To start 1st September 2026.

The Governing Body of St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Neath is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2, who is sympathetic to the Catholic Ethos of the school, to join our supportive and skilled team.

This role will involve supporting pupils within a Year 3/4 class, working closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality support for learning. The successful candidate will assist individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), helping them to engage fully with the curriculum and make good progress.

We are looking for someone who:-

- Has experience working with primary-aged children

- Is patient, supportive and able to build positive working relationships with pupils

- Has an understanding of supporting pupils with additional learning needs

- Can support learning across the curriculum, including literacy and numeracy

- Work effectively as part of a team and uses their own initiative
- Is flexible, proactive and committed to continuous improvement

- Encourages pupils to become independent and confident learners

- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

The successful candidate must be qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child's list).

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

Welsh language is not required for this post.

Applications will only be accepted on a CES (Catholic Education Service) application form which can be accessed via the following link Model Application Forms (catholiceducation.org.uk) - please download 'Model Application Form - Support Staff'

If you require any further information please contact Mrs P Brooks, Headteacher on 01639 635099.

Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026

Welsh: Not Required