Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Llantarnam Community Primary School

Job details

Salary Grade 4 | £26,824 - £28,598 PRO RATA

Contractual hours 33

Basis Term Time

Package Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Job category/type Children and Family Services, Education, School

Date posted 01/06/2026

Job reference REQ
006344

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and conscientious individuals for a temporary level 2 teaching assistant position at Llantarnam Community Primary School.

The successful candidate can expect:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to work independently and as part of a team
• Dynamic and stimulating work, potentially working with children across all year groups of the primary phase

The successful candidate should:

• Have a positive and flexible approach to their work
• Be willing to be a contributory member of the team
• Be keen to have an active role in the daily running of a class, and provision of learning opportunities
• Have moderate IT skills

Closing Date: 12/06/2026

Shortlisting: 16/06/2026

Interviews: 18/06/2026

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

How to apply

Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

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.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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