Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Crownbridge School

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking a Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Crownbridge School in Wales. You will support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties aged 2–19 and contribute to a proactive, collaborative team environment.

Role involves personal care support, behaviour management and adapting to change. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; a thorough safeguarding process will be completed upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience of children/young people with special educational needs.
• Experience in attending to personal care needs of children and young adults.
• Ability to support pupil’s behaviour & emotional wellbeing.
• Willingness to develop professionally and follow instruction.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties aged 2–19.
• Be reliable, resilient and work well as part of a team.
• Support pupil behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow instructions and pursue professional development.

Skills

Special needs experience

Personal care support

Behaviour support

Instruction following

Job description

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Job profile for Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Crownbridge School

Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Crownbridge School

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Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Crownbridge School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Casual | £13.90 - £14.82 per hour Contractual hours 0 Basis Casual Package Casual | Variable hours per week | Term time Job category/type Children and Family Services, Education, School Date posted 01/09/2026 Job reference REQ006455 Attachments attachment REQ006455 Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Crownbridge School.docx

Job description

Applicants will work to support pupils who have severe and complex learning difficulties aged between 2 years -19 years of age. They should be reliable, resilient and flexible and work well as part of a team.

All applicants should possess:-

• Experience of children / young people with special educational need – a primary need of cognition and learning
• Experience in attending to personal care needs of children and young adults;
• Ability to support pupil’s behaviour & emotional wellbeing / development;
• The ability to follow instruction and have a desire to further their professional development;
• Enthusiasm and a conscientious approach;
• The ability to embrace change and contribute to school development

These positions offer the applicant an opportunity to join an innovative, vibrant active team.

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.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this po sition.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youngpeopleand vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.You are welcome tosubmityour 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,testor interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB