Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job reference REQ
05636 Date posted 23/06/2026 Final date to receive applications 06/07/2026 Location Ynysfach Primary School Salary Grade 3, SCP 3-5 £ 15,922 - £16,427 (pro rata) Package Blank Contractual hours 27.5 Basis Term Time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Level 2 TA JD PS Feb 26.docx

PRIOR CONSIDERATION APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week 39 weeks

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.

The Governing Body of Ynysfach Primary School wish to appoint an excellent and highly dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The post is temporary in the first instance.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to work with pupils throughout the 3-11 age range. You will need enthusiasm and commitment to working with young people. Experience of this kind of role, or of working in a primary school setting will be an advantage but is not essential.

You will need to be adaptable and flexible and enjoy a challenge.

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

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  For an informal chat please contact the Headteacher, Karen Thomas on