Level 2 Teaching Assistant x2

About the Role

Salary: £8,655 – £8,792

5 mornings per week – 15 hours (08:45–11:45) Monday–Friday, term time only.

Temporary contract (1 year initially) starting September 2026.

The governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint two Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support the classroom teacher and contribute to a caring and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high quality, play‑based learning experiences in line with the Curriculum for Wales.
• Respond sensitively to individual care and developmental needs, ensuring children feel safe, valued and supported.
• Assist with children’s personal care, including toileting, hygiene routines and developing independence skills.
• Promote children’s social, emotional and behavioural development, modelling positive interactions and nurturing relationships.
• Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive and stimulating learning environment, indoors and outdoors.
• Supervise children during learning activities, continuous provision, outdoor play, snack time and transitions.
• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) under the direction of the class teacher or ALNCo.
• Promote the use of the Welsh language throughout daily routines and interactions.
• Prepare, organise and maintain learning resources, displays and classroom materials.
• Follow school policies to ensure the health, safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and external professionals to support children’s progress.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive Early Years team, contributing positively to the life of the classroom.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 2 qualification in Education or related field, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting young children in a school setting (preferably Level 2 Teaching Assistant role).
• Knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales and play‑based learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh and English.
• Education Workforce Council registration and DBS clearance (or the ability to obtain).

Closing Date

Monday 8th June 2026 (12 noon). Shortlisting on Wednesday 10th June 2026; interviews W/C 15th June 2026.

This post is subject to Education Workforce Council registration and DBS clearance.

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