Job Description

Description:
Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School
Wind Street, Aberdare
NOR: 264
Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Hours: 30 Hours per week, Term time only
Salary: Grade 6, 28,142 x 71.22%
Start Date: 1st January 2026 (One Year Contract)
The Governing Body wish to appoint an inspiring and highly effective teaching assistant to work at Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School to complement our existing team.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner to provide support in addressing barriers to learning, who has a passion for childrens' wellbeing and strives to achieve the highest standards. The successful candidate will be part of an ambitious, dedicated and caring staff and will be able to develop strong working relationships with pupils, staff, governors and parents. They will contribute to the distinct Christian ethos of our school family and will place the wellbeing of our children at the centre of their practice. The successful candidate should have the ability to work across the Primary Phase, including Early Years and Progression Steps 1, 2 and 3.
The successful candidate will:

• Support the school's Christian ethos
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children
• Be dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of all learners
• Be committed to raising standards and ensuring that all learners realise their full potential
• Be highly inclusive in their practice and demonstrate an awareness of the ALN Act
• Be able to establish good working relationships with children, staff, governors and parents

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 applications is Thursday 11 December 2025 at 12 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.
Safeguarding Statement:
Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Skills Required