Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Ysgol Dyffryn Taf

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Ysgol Dyffryn Taf

Salary: £29,742 - £33,901

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Vacancy : 2892

Organisation: Schools

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only

Contract end date: 31 December 2026

Location: Whitland

Grade: Grade F +4%

Salary: £29,742 - £33,901

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro‑rated accordingly

Hourly Rate : £15.42 - £17.57

Contract Hours 32.5

Dyffryn Taf School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our supportive and inclusive team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the learning experiences and wellbeing of our pupils.

Providing in‑class support to pupils, particularly those with additional learning needs; offering daily support to students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

Patient, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people, working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. If you're enthusiastic about helping learners thrive and would like to join a positive and caring school community, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact the school / nico

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - English Secondary  - 168KB Opens in a new window

16 March 2026

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

09/03/2026, 08:00

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations:  P Lease

Note:

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:  or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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