Level 3 Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of the Head of Lower School and use their own initiative to implement agreed work programmes with individuals and groups both inside and outside of the classroom, including offsite activities. This should include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge of the curriculum and will involve assisting the teacher with the whole planning cycle and the management / preparation of resources. The postholder may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers (maximum of 1 day).

Our vision is to discover brilliance in every child. We will immerse our pupils in a wide range of opportunities and experiences across different learning contexts inside and outside the classroom. This approach will be central to life at the school. We will also strive to create a happy, safe and secure environment, where children and adults work together to create a culture of support and trust.
Our excellent practitioners and leaders will feel supported to innovate and will challenge the 'norm' - pushing the boundaries and not being afraid of doing things differently. Our staff will have a genuine passion for the work that they do; self-motivated, self-disciplined, and driven to succeed and be the best they can be. In return, Ysgol Bro Taf will be an exciting place to work - a place where everyone's achievements are celebrated, and everyone feels valued for the key contribution they are making to our collective success.
We will create a culture in which openness and an active willingness to share and promote the very best practice are key factors in the drive for improvement in our school. We will be proactive in reaching out to the education community in order to learn from them and share our own expertise. We will also invest heavily in our most valued resource, our staff, and will ensure everyone benefits from a rich and purposeful programme of professional learning to help realise our ambitious vision.
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of this post further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We wish you the best of luck with your application.
-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.
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.

Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a talented, ambitious and supportive team? Take a look at the fantastic opening we have within our brand new 3 - 16 school based in Pontypridd.Thank you for expressing an interest in the Teaching Assistant (Level 3: Nursery - Year 3) post at Ysgol Bro Taf; the new 3 - 16 English-medium school based in Pontypridd. The school will open in September 2024 with an £18.5 million investment in the creation of 21st Century learning facilities that reflect our commitment to excellence.