Job profile

Coedpenmaen Primary School

Coedpenmaen Close, Trallwn,

Pontypridd, CF37 4LE 

01443 432354

Number of Pupils on role: 213

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Grade 4:  £24,790 x 65.28%

27.5 Hours per week – term time only

Start Date: September 2025

The Governing Body of Coedpenmaen Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and compassionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that places wellbeing, equality, and inclusion at its core, with a strong focus on high-quality learning and pupil support. We are particularly looking for someone with a sound understanding of non-maintained nursery settings and experience of the Foundation Phase/foundation learning philosophy, who can support our youngest learners in a developmentally appropriate and play-based environment. Applicants who can also contribute to our current school-wide focus on anti-racism and inclusive education are strongly encouraged to apply. While this role will initially support early years provision, over time it may involve working flexibly across other areas of the school, depending on the needs of pupils and staff.

Coedpenmaen Primary School, based in Pontypridd, supports 213 pupils across 9 classes. We are proud of our nurturing ethos and our commitment to the Four Purposes that underpin our curriculum. We believe in fostering a love of learning through meaningful, challenging, and accessible experiences. Our school puts pupils' wellbeing and happiness at the heart of all we do, enabling every child to thrive and achieve.

Coedpenmaen Primary School can offer:

• A warm, inclusive school environment rooted in mutual respect and equal opportunity.
• A highly supportive team of staff and leaders who prioritise collaboration and professional growth.
• Engaged and resilient learners who benefit from a broad, inclusive curriculum.
• Access to ongoing training and development.
• A committed and proactive Governing Body.
• A chance to be part of a school making active progress in anti-racist practice and inclusive education.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Support children’s learning both in groups and individually under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist with planning and preparation of resources and classroom organisation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of pupils and promote inclusivity.
• Positively contribute to the school’s anti-racism commitment and wider equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
• Work effectively as part of a team to support children’s emotional, social and academic development.
• Be willing and able to support Welsh as a Second Language.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Be flexible, proactive and caring in approach.
• Have knowledge or experience of working in a non-maintained nursery setting.
• Have a clear understanding of the Foundation Phase/foundation learning philosophy, with a focus on play-based and child-centred approaches.
• Be willing to participate in school events and enrichment activities.

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk 

Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA   Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Arianne Ansell-Jones, Headteacher, on 01443 486828.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3^rd June at Midnight.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 9^th June.

Interviews will take place on Friday 13^th June.

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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.