Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Nant Celyn Primary School
Salary: Grade 5 | £30,023 - £33,119 PRO RATA
The Governing Body of Nant Celyn Primary School wish to offer a Temporary contract for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful applicants will have a passion for learning and for supporting children. We are looking for someone who ideally has sound, robust experience and who demonstrates an understanding of early child development.
You could be the one for us, if you:
- Are a caring practitioner who truly places the wellbeing of all children at the heart of their practice;
- Are a creative and inspirational practitioner with a commitment to meeting and maintaining the Teaching Assistant Professional Standards;
- Have the ability to support the class providing inclusive, creative and challenging learning opportunities, using technology innovatively;
- Are a confident and proactive member of staff;
- Have a sound knowledge of safeguarding principles;
- An ability to form excellent relationships with children and their families.
- Have a demonstrable history of having an impact on children's learning
- Have a demonstrable history of providing high-quality intervention
- Are ready and able to step in to offer short term cover in one of their assigned classes if necessary.
- Have the skills and knowledge to effectively plan and deliver intervention for their assigned classes.
- Are a keen and active member of the school community who relish opportunities to be involved in the life of the school outside of the classroom.
- Are committed to attending professional learning opportunities and professional learning/ staff meetings.
For an informal discussion please contact: Ms Keri Smith (Headteacher) on 01633 624170 or clerk.nantcelyn@torfaen.gov.uk
Closing Date: Friday 16 th October 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 20 th October 2026
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 position.
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.
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