EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION PHASE
PART TIME LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 08:45-3:30 (11.5 HOURS PER WEEK)
TERM TIME ONLY
TEMPORARY CONTRACT (1 YEAR INITIALLY)
To commence September 2026
The governors of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and innovative team within our very happy, caring and inclusive school community.
The successful applicants will:
✔️ Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality, play-based learning experiences in line with the Curriculum for Wales
✔️ Respond sensitively to the individual care and developmental needs of young children, ensuring they feel safe, valued and supported
✔️ Assist with children’s personal care, including toileting, hygiene routines and developing independence skills
✔️ Promote children’s social, emotional and behavioural development, modelling positive interactions and nurturing relationships
✔️ Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive and stimulating learning environment, indoors and outdoors
✔️ Supervise children during learning activities, continuous provision, outdoor play, snack time and transitions
✔️ Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) under the direction of the class teacher or ALNCo
✔️ Promote the use of Welsh language throughout daily routines and interactions
✔️ Prepare, organise and maintain learning resources, displays and classroom materials
✔️ Follow school policies to ensure the health, safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils
✔️ Communicate effectively with staff, parents and external professionals to support children’s progress
✔️ Work collaboratively as part of a supportive Foundation Phase team, contributing positively to the life of the classroom
Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026 (12 noon)
Shortlisting: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Interviews: W/C 15th June 2026
This post is subject to Education Workforce Council Registration and DBS clearance.
Applicants are very welcome to visit the school. Please telephone to make an appointment on 01978 352406
To apply: Please download and complete the CES (Catholic Education Service) application form available on the webpage or for an application pack contact the Contact Centre, Wrexham Library or Tel: 01978 292012
Please email completed application forms and supporting information to Mrs R F Acton (Headteacher) at [email protected]
