Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Trallwng Infants

Salary: Grade 7: £30,060 x 49.85%

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Trallwng Infants

Trallwng Infant School

Bonvilston Road, Trallwn,

Pontypridd CF37 4RD

01443 486842

Number of Pupils on role: 75

Temporary Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Grade 7: £30,060 x 49.85%

21 Hours per week – Term Time Only

Start Date: 1 st September 2025



The Governing Body of Trallwng Infants School is seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA – Level 4) to join our supportive and committed team. This exciting opportunity is to work in our Early Years unit alongside the class teacher to primarily support our Nursery children, providing vital support for their early development and learning.

At Trallwng Infants School, we are proud of our warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child is celebrated, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential. Our school is rooted in the local community and guided by strong values, with a friendly and warm working environment created by a supportive and hardworking team. We believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence from the very beginning of a child’s educational journey. Joining our team means becoming part of a school that values collaboration, wellbeing, and a shared commitment to making every day meaningful for our children.

As part of our Early Years team, you will work closely with the class teacher to nurture a rich, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to explore, discover, and learn through play. You will help to foster a classroom atmosphere that is warm, secure, and stimulating—where children feel valued, confident, and inspired to learn.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be a passionate and nurturing practitioner who inspires and engages our youngest learners through imaginative, play-based experiences tailored to their developmental needs.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of early childhood development and the Foundation Phase curriculum, with a strong commitment to child-led, exploratory learning.
• Show initiative, adaptability, and a warm, proactive approach to supporting young children’s early education and care.
• Set high standards for themselves and others, encouraging a culture of positivity, respect, and high achievement.
• Take a leading role in planning and delivering focused learning activities, both independently and in collaboration with the class teacher.
• Confidently oversee and support learning for small groups and individuals, responding flexibly to the needs of Nursery-aged pupils.
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality learning environments, including resource development and classroom organisation.
• Foster strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and staff, acting as a positive role model at all times.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with children, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Demonstrate resilience, patience, and effective behaviour management strategies suited to the early years setting.
• Confidently complete written observations and assessments, contributing meaningfully to tracking pupil progress and planning next steps.
• Be enthusiastic about supporting the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, events, and community engagement.

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Clare Sullivan, Headteacher, on 01443 486842.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11th June at Midnight.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 13 th June.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 th June.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.


Trallwng Infants 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.