Job profile

Trealaw Primary School

Miskin Road, Trealaw, CF40 2QW

Email: admin@trealawprimary.rctcbc.cymru

Numbers of Pupils on role - 126

Temporary Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (Term Time Only)

Salary: Grade 4 (£24,790 x 71.22%)

Contract Type: Temporary for 2 Terms

Start Date: September 2025

The Governing Body of Trealaw Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join the infant school team. The successful Teaching Assistant will work in partnership with the teaching staff to maintain and continue to develop an innovative, dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Do you have

• excellent communication skills and literacy skills?
• an excellent understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the Foundation Phase?
• the ability to foster positive working relationships with our pupils and act as a positive role model?
• experience of establishing a caring and supportive environment for pupils?
• good behaviour management skills?
• the confidence and skills to complete and maintain written records and observation notes alongside the class teacher?
• the ability to work flexibly under the direction of the teaching staff?

Are you

• calm, patient and emotionally resilient?
• adaptable with a growth mindset?
• a lifelong learner who is keen to engage in professional development?
• a team player?

We can offer you a supportive, enthusiastic working environment and the opportunity to engage in high quality professional development opportunities.

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 Mrs Francis, Headteacher, on 01443 430633.

The closing date for applications is 5^th June 2025 at Midnight.

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.