Deri (On-Site)
Part time
Grade 4 £10,164.91 (SCP5) -£10,326.05 (SCP6)
17.25
Deri Primary School - Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 (covering flexible working)
Part time, Term Time Only 17.25 (3 days)
Start date 01st September 2025 (pending safer recruitment checks)
Candidates will be required to have NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, to support learning in the school.
The Teaching Assistant will be required to work under the guidance of, and with the supervision of the Teaching and Senior Staff to implement agreed programmes of work.
The postholder will be expected to support class teachers with assessment procedures and behaviour management.
There will be a focus on working as a member of our strong school team, encouraging positive behaviour in our children and assisting them in achieving high standards.
The postholder may be expected to lead a Read, Write, Inc group and ensure resources are readied and work marked to a high standard.
The post holder will be expected to have good skills in ICT, literacy and maths.
An ability to be well-organised and work efficiently and pro-actively is essential.
An enthusiasm and willingness to support in after-school activities is also encouraged.
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June 12 p.m.
Shortlisting: Monday 9th June
Interviews: Friday 12th June 2025
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Susan Martin Head Teacher on 01443 875516 or Martins66@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk
Application forms are available to download from eteach
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.
Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.
Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.
This post is advertised in English only as it has been categorised as one where Welsh language skills are not necessary