Teaching Assistant required in Abertridwr

Passionate about supporting young learners? Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to start your journey in a Primary School setting, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your next step! We want to hear from you!

This collaborated Infant and Junior lies right within the village of Abertridwr in the Caerphilly local authority. There are just over about 100 pupils aged three to seven on roll. This includes around 36 pupils in the part-time nursery class.

This fantastic school has an opening for an Early Years Teaching Assistant with thin their busy Foundation stage class.  The role is full time to start ASAP and will be at least until Easter, potentially the summer.

Rated OUTSTANDING by Estyn, this is a school where staff feel valued, pupils are polite and eager to learn, and the leadership team is second to none. Supportive, welcoming, and forward-thinking — what more could you ask for in your next role?

They value Teaching Assistants who are proactive, hands-on, and eager to engage fully in classroom life and school activities. As over 20% of this schools pupils have been statemented with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), experience in working with ALN would be hugely favoured.

A positive attitude, an open-minded approach, and the ability to create a fun and engaging environment are key qualities this school look for. As a large and collaborative setting, they particularly value team players with strong communication skills, ensuring effective coordination across classes and departments to deliver the very best learning experience for every child.

If you have 3+ months’ experience working with children and are ready to start a full-time role (Mon–Fri, 8:30–15:30), we want to hear from you!

Click APPLY NOW to send your up-to-date CV. Successful applicants will receive a call from Emma Thomas to discuss next steps and begin the quick registration process (usually completed within a week, DBS and EWC dependent).

These roles start ASAP and run until July 2026 — interviews are happening now, so apply today and don’t miss out!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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