Job Description
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.