Teaching Assistant Level 2 – St Padarn’s Roman Catholic Primary School
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,185 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Aberystwyth |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ106219 |
Summary
The post presents an opportunity to join a team in a happy and thriving environment and we are looking for a teaching assistant who is a good team member to fit in with our close supportive staff. We are blessed with good parish links, happy and enthusiastic staff, wonderful pupils and tremendous resources. St Padarn’s welcomes applications from Catholics but candidates of all faiths or no faith are welcome to apply. The successful candidate’s job will be graded as a TA level 2 for 32.5 hours a week and expected to work in the Dosbarth Leri (Reception class) as a classroom teaching assistant plus lead some intervention tasks with pupils within the class.
The successful candidate will be required to:
• be committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of the school
• be committed to the school and contribute to aspects of school life
• adhere to the school safeguarding policy promoting the welfare of all our children
• have a working understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and Progression Step 1 and 2 and support the class teacher delivering the curriculum
• have experience working in a school setting especially with Pre-reception, Reception or Year 1 pupils
• hold at least NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent or higher qualification related to education
• deliver any required intervention programmes as required in class
• support the pupils in developing their skills through all six Areas of Learning and Experiences
• deliver intimate care as necessary and support with toilet training
• develop play skills and social development and support behavioural expectations
• assess progress of the pupils working in collaboration with the class teacher
• prepare some resources and activities appropriate to the pupil’s developmental needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential.
Required for 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Please email the headteacher on BrophyE2@hwbcymru.net if you require more details.
Closing date: 03.09.2025
Shortlisting: 03.09.2025
Interviews: 11.09.2025
The interview process will involve leading a short task with a group of pupils as well as a formal interview for 25 minutes.
Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be required to:
• be committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of the school
• be committed to the school and contribute to aspects of school life
• adhere to the school safeguarding policy promoting the welfare of all our children
• have a working understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and Progression Step 1 and 2 and support the class teacher delivering the curriculum
• have experience working in a school setting especially with Pre-reception, Reception or Year 1 pupils
• hold at least NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent or higher qualification related to education
• deliver any required intervention programmes as required in class
• support the pupils in developing their skills through all six Areas of Learning and Experiences
• deliver intimate care as necessary and support with toilet training
• develop play skills and social development and support behavioural expectations
• assess progress of the pupils working in collaboration with the class teacher
• prepare some resources and activities appropriate to the pupil’s developmental needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential.
Required for 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Please email the headteacher on BrophyE2@hwbcymru.net if you require more details.
Closing date: 03.09.2025
Shortlisting: 03.09.2025
Interviews: 11.09.2025
The interview process will involve leading a short task with a group of pupils as well as a formal interview for 25 minutes.
Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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