Level 2 Teaching Assistant

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We now have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to work in classrooms supporting pupils with additional learning needs.

To start: 30.11.2026

Greenmeadow is a very successful school and we are seeking to employ a passionate and hardworking Teaching Assistant to join our reliable and driven team.

We can offer you:

A rare opportunity to work in a mainstream school with our ALN pupils

A dynamic school with high expectations

A well-resourced learning environment

A friendly, enthusiastic staff team and fantastic children

Bespoke professional development opportunities

Applicants should:

Enjoy challenging, supporting and motivating children

Strive to make learning fun and relevant

Be highly motivated

Be able to work as part of a team

Have a commitment to raising standards for all children

Have vision, energy and a sense of humour

Closing date: 13.11.2026

Shortlisting: 16.11.2026

Observations of the TA working with a small group of children and interviews:

Week Commencing: 23.11.2026

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.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

Safeguarding Statement

Greenmeadow 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.