Job Description

Salary

26,403 - 27,694 Pro Rata | Grade 4

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Term Time

Package

Fixed Term - until 31st August 2026 in the first instance.

Job category/type

Education, School

Date posted

19/12/2025

Job reference

REQ005981

To start as soon as possible

This is an advert for a Grade 4 Welsh-medium Teaching Assistant post at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran.

Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and conscientious individual for a Learning Support Assistant position at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran. The ability to speak Welsh fluently is essential to provide a solid linguistic base for the pupils.

Working under the direction and guidance of teachers and / or members of the school leadership team, there will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to:

Work with a team of dedicated and hardworking staff. Assist in the general organisation of the classroom and may include: preparing the classroom, receiving pupils in the morning, organising and preparing materials, setting up and clearing equipment. Maintenance of resources and equipment used in activities. Provide support to individuals and groups of pupils to ensure access to learning. Assist the teacher in evaluating pupils' progress and record keeping in accordance with school policy and practices. Assist and supervise pupils in the playground and offer support for play outside the classroom as needed. Provide basic first aid as needed.


One of the qualifications below is an advantage, but we welcome applications from candidates with no qualifications that would be willing to receive training whilst on the job.

NVQ - Childcare and Education

CACHE certificate - Childcare and Education

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

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Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups. Hours: 32.5 hours per week - 38 weeks a year

Closing date for applications: 12th January 2026

Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran,

Henllys Way, St Dials,

Cwmbran, Torfaen,

NP44 4HB

Phone number: (01633) 483383

head.ysgolgymraegcwmbran@torfaen.gov.uk

www.ysgolgymraegcwmbran.co.uk

The school is located in the middle of Cwmbran approximately 25 minutes from Cardiff.

For further details and an informal discussion with the head teacher please contact Miss Catrin Evans on the above number.

Contract until 31st August 2026 initially.