Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Alban's RC High School in Pontypool

Location: St Albans RC High School

Salary: £33,673 - £36,581 Pro Rata

Grade: 6

Contractual hours: 32.5

Basis: Term Time

Package: Fixed Term for 1 year, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Job category/type: Education, School

Date posted: 07/09/2026

Job reference: REQ006551

Fixed term for 1 year, 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm | Monday to Friday), 39 weeks per year - Term time only.

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, organised and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 4 to join our caring Christian community. This is a key role supporting pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually, ensuring they can thrive in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with qualifications equivalent to GCSE/NVQ Level 2 in English and Mathematics.
• A relevant Level 4 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Education, Childcare, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence in using a range of educational software and digital tools.
• The ability to work constructively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and their own position within these.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality and a commitment to maintaining both.
• A calm, patient, approachable and resilient nature.
• The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable and candidates who can support pupils through the medium of Welsh, or who are willing to develop their Welsh language skills, are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will share our vision of helping every child to "be the best we can be, with Christ at our side and respect, responsibility and resilience in our hearts."

See candidate pack for full job description and person specification.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Louise Penny, Business Manager on 01495 765800 or email louisepenny@stalbans.schoolsedu.org.uk.

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

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.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20th September 2026

SHORTLISTING DATE: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 24th September 2026

START DATE: Date to be confirmed pending DBS clearance.

How to find us: Torfaen County Borough Council, Civic Centre, Pontypool, NP4 6YB.