Job Description

Salary

Grade 5 | 28,142 - 31,022 PRO RATA

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Term Time

Package

32.5 hours per week | 39 weeks per year | Permanent

Job category/type

Education, School

Date posted

20/11/2025

Job reference

REQ005927



Maendy Primary are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful applicant needs to be flexible and continually prepared to work in Phase 1 and 2, with the main placement being in Year 2. They should be reliable, resilient and flexible and work well as part of a team.



Maendy Primary is at the heart of the Community. The school has an ALN Resource Base, a BESD provision and, a part time Nursery. The successful candidate will be joining Maendy Primary at a very exciting time as we have recently moved to our new school building in the Summer term. This new development has provided us with the opportunity to expand one-form to a two-form entry with our pupil numbers expected to increase accordingly.




Candidates will be expected to:

Work under the guidance of teaching staff and/or members of the school leadership team. To support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning. To assist the teacher with the management of pupils in the classroom and beyond. To cover/supervise the whole class when needed.


In return the school will offer opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and the support of a welcoming and nurturing team.

Closing date: Monday 1st December

Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd December

Interview/ Lesson Obs: Friday 5th December

A job description, person specification and application form are attached. It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the 'essential' criteria listed in the Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council



For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Emma Payne, Headteacher on 01495 742780 or email emma.payne@torfaen.gov.uk.

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



This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.



Torfaen County Borough Council strive 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.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.