Job profile

Oaklands Primary School

Maes y Deri, Aberaman, Aberdare CF44

N.O.R : 205

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

HOURS: 29 Hours Per Week

SALARY: £28,142 x 68.84% (pro rata for working term time only)

Start DATE: as soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a with a thorough understanding of working in a primary school and in particular the Foundation Phase.

The successful candidate will: 

• Have a good understanding of Curriculum for Wales and Foundation Learning pedagogy.
• Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work constructively as part of a team;
• Have experience for caring for young children;
• Be able to work both under the direction of the class teacher and display initiative.
• Have quality experience as a classroom practitioner who inspires and leads children to meet their full potential.
• Have the enthusiasm, energy and ability to motivate, challenge and support pupils
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to work effectively with parents, staff and governors.
• Be able to appreciate and support the role of other professionals;
• Be prepared to participate in development and training opportunities;
  
  

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.

The closing date for this post is 12 midnight on Thursday 11th September  2025

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.