Teaching Assistant - Level 2
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,989 x 71.22% |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2026 |
| Location: | Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 8LU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1548534 |
Summary
RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL
Ysgol Gynradd Parc Aberdar
Aberdare Park Primary School
Hirwaun Road, Trecynon, CF44 8LUTeaching Assistant – Level 2
Hours – 30 per week
Salary – Grade 4 - £25,989 x 71.22%
Required from September 2026 to be reviewed termly
Aberdare Park Primary School is a successful school serving the community of Aberdare within RCT. The Governing body wishes to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and committed team and work, primarily, in our Early Years department. We are looking for somebody with commitment, energy and drive to join our team and work closely with staff to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the teaching and support staff to maintain and continue to develop an innovative, dynamic and engaging learning environment to ensure that our motto of ‘Every Child, Every Opportunity, Every Day’ is realised.
We expect the successful candidate to: Be able to support in the delivery of high quality learning experiences for all pupilsActively support the school and pupils in promoting and embedding the use of the Welsh language across all areas of school life.Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations.Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written.Work well as part of a team.Be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
In return you will receive:Excellent professional development.The support of committed, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues and governors.A supportive and challenging environment.Pupils who are eager to learn and are a credit to the school.Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Wilcox, Headteacher.The closing date for this post is Friday 15th May 2026 at Midnight. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website.Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the RCT Council Website. If you do not complete the online application you will not be considered as having applied for the post. PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
We expect the successful candidate to: Be able to support in the delivery of high quality learning experiences for all pupilsActively support the school and pupils in promoting and embedding the use of the Welsh language across all areas of school life.Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations.Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written.Work well as part of a team.Be willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
In return you will receive:Excellent professional development.The support of committed, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues and governors.A supportive and challenging environment.Pupils who are eager to learn and are a credit to the school.Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Wilcox, Headteacher.The closing date for this post is Friday 15th May 2026 at Midnight. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website.Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the RCT Council Website. If you do not complete the online application you will not be considered as having applied for the post. PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.