teaching assistants

The Head Teacher and Governing Body of St Thomas Community Primary School are looking to appoint a temporary, Grade 4 Teaching Assistant, to join our school family. As teaching assistants, you will be responsible for supporting our pupils, not only in their learning but also their social and emotional development.

• Have highly effective literacy and numeracy skills
• Have experience of motivating and engaging primary age children
• Be an effective team member and willing to support others
• Be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community
  
  St Thomas Community Primary School is located in the east of Swansea and caters for pupils aged three to eleven. We have 15 classes with over 350 full time pupils and approximately 80 part time nursery pupils. The school building is a modern, purpose built facility which opened in 2007 and is situated next to Maesteg Park in St Thomas, close to Fabian Way and SA1.
St Thomas is a welcoming, caring school with happy, friendly children, highly dedicated and talented staff and a committed Governing Body. The school is proud of the high levels of trust and commitment which exist between everyone involved, ensuring that children in our care receive the best education and support possible. We are exceptionally proud of our links with parents and families and value this partnership greatly., Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Closing date: 27/06/25 at 3pm. Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 5-6) £24,790 - £25,183 per annum (pro rata). (Term Time only) Hours of Work: 27.5 hours a week, 39 weeks per annum. Start Date: September 2025