Hwb Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Abersychan Comprehensive School

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Abersychan Comprehensive School, part of the Torfaen County Borough Council family, invites applications for a Hwb Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students with Additional Learning Needs, with emphasis on those facing social, emotional and behavioural challenges. The school emphasises high standards, strong pastoral care and diverse activities to engage learners.

The post is 27.5 hours per week during 39 weeks per year, level 4, with a salary range of £27,709 to £29,542 pro rata.

Job description

Hwb Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Abersychan Comprehensive 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 £27,709 - £29,542 Pro Rata | Grade 4

Contractual hours 27.5 Basis Term Time Package Permanent | 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Job category/type Education, School

Date posted 23/09/2026

Job reference REQ006588

Attachments

• REQ006588 Candidate Letter.docx
• REQ006588 Llythyr i'r Ymgeisydd.docx
• REQ006588 Hwb Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Abersychan Comprehensive School.docx
• REQ006588 Cynorthwyydd Addysgu Lefel 2 Hwb - Ysgol Gyfun Abersychan.docx

Job description

Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Hwb Teaching Assistant at Abersychan School. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school as it widens its provision to support students with Additional Learning Needs, particularly those with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Abersychan School recently established a partnership with our local Noddfa Church in the development of our offsite ‘Hwb’ provision, to improve educational experiences for a small group of students in years 9, 10 and 11.

Abersychan School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school which meets the needs of children of all abilities. We are a school that is committed to ensuring that all our young people are happy, successful and ready for their lives beyond school. Our expectations and standards are high. We have a highly committed and caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring each child achieves their personal best. The school currently has 710 students, 40 teachers and 43 members of support staff. The school serves an area of significant socio-economic deprivation, with 31% of students eligible for free school meals and 51% of students living within the 20% most deprived areas of Wales.

The aims of the school are delivered through a strong pastoral system, a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, musical and extracurricular activities. The students are happy, hard-working and positive about the school. They genuinely are an asset to our community and are incredibly friendly. They want to receive a high-quality education and to become successful students. We have fantastic parents and governors who are highly supportive of the school's efforts to provide the very best education.

If you are excited by the prospect of playing a significant role in helping us achieve our ambitions, have a belief that all students, no matter what their background or ability, can achieve and have a passion for providing an outstanding education, then, we would love to hear from you! In the meantime, should you wish to receive further information or would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact Assistant Headteacher, Frances Page, via [e-mail] .

Closing Date: 23:59 Thursday 8 th October

Interview: Friday 16 th October

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

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 position.

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, young people and 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 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.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB