Teaching Assistant Level 3 - George Street Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - George Street Primary School

Location:

George Street Primary School

Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum (Grade 5; Pro Rata);

Hours:

31 per week;
Term Time;

Contract:

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027;
Job category:
Children and Family Services, Education, School;
Job reference: REQ
006255.

George Street Primary is a welcoming and successful school. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Level 3 teaching assistant to join our highly motivated team on a fixed-term basis. We are seeking a committed and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor with proven experience in a primary school setting. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, caring and nurturing, showing genuine excitement when learning goes to plan and resilience and adaptability when it does not.

They will recognise that meaningful learning opportunities can arise from the most unexpected situations.

Applicants must have experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including social, emotional and behavioural needs, and be confident in attending to the personal care needs of children where required. The role includes confidently supervising and delivering whole‑class learning during periods of teacher absence, following planning provided and maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement and learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a creative, positive and flexible approach to working as part of a classroom team and show an open‑minded commitment to adapting provision in response to children whose needs may change daily.

A strong, inclusive and child‑centred approach is essential.

Additional responsibilities include contributing willingly to the daily running of the class (e.g. taking part in lunch duties, supervising playtimes, welcoming children at the gate, dismissing at the end of day, etc). A sense of humour and a desire to make learning and time in school fun is essential.

Level 3 teaching assistant qualification; proven experience as a cover supervisor or comparable role; experience working in a primary school setting; experience supporting pupils with ALN; confidence in whole‑class teaching; strong classroom behaviour management; creative and flexible; inclusive, child‑centred approach.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this post.

The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is committed to being a fair, supportive and effective employer. It welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Torfaen County Borough Council is a registered Disability Confident Leader and is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. The Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, provided they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neuro‑divergent or use British sign language and need reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

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