Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Salary: Minimum of £95.00 per day

Job Description:
A leading specialist provider is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their school in Pontypridd. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional committed to supporting pupils’ emotional development and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with children across all age groups, delivering targeted wellbeing interventions and contributing to an inclusive, anti-racist school environment. The role offers the chance to be part of a supportive team that values continuous professional growth and a strong focus on high-quality learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted wellbeing interventions to support emotional literacy and resilience among pupils.
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups to promote emotional and social development.
• Track and analyse pupil data, in collaboration with the ALNCo, to monitor progress and inform support strategies.
• Support children’s learning across the school, both in class and through intervention work.
• Assist with planning and preparing resources for wellbeing and intervention sessions.
• Provide classroom support or emergency cover when required.
• Promote inclusivity and demonstrate sensitivity to pupils’ diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute to the school’s anti-racism and wider equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Participate in school events and enrichment activities.

Requirements:

• Experience as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) is desirable but not essential.
• Strong commitment to supporting pupils’ emotional and social development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility, proactivity, and a caring approach to supporting children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, equality, and anti-racist practices.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.