Lead TA, ALN Resource Provision (KS2)

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join Gwenfro CP School’s KS2 Resource Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs. The role is 28.75 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, temporary until 31 August 2027, with DBS and EWC registration required.

You will work with teachers, therapists and families to deliver targeted interventions, support behaviour and wellbeing, and adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs in a caring, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with ALN, particularly within a specialist or resource provision setting.
• Skilled in supporting communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Able to remain calm, consistent and compassionate when supporting pupils with complex or challenging needs.
• Confident in leading interventions and contributing to planning and assessment.
• Able to adapt their approach and learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Reflective, resilient and committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Leading targeted interventions – Planning and delivering small-group or 1:1 programmes that support communication, social skills, emotional regulation, independence and academic engagement.
• Supporting behaviour and wellbeing – Using nurturing, trauma-informed and relational approaches to help pupils manage emotions, develop resilience and build positive relationships.
• Adapting learning – Modifying tasks, resources and routines to ensure learning is accessible and appropriately challenging for pupils with a range of ALN.
• Promoting independence – Supporting pupils to develop confidence, self-help skills and independence, both within the Resource Provision and across the wider school environment.
• Working collaboratively – Liaising with teachers, therapists, external agencies and families to ensure consistent, holistic support for pupils.
• Contributing to planning and assessment – Assisting with lesson preparation, assessment, individual support plans and reviewing pupil progress, providing professional insight and observations.
• Acting as a key adult – Providing stability, encouragement and positive support, helping pupils to feel safe, valued and confident within the school environment.

Skills

ALN support

Behaviour management

Communication

Interventions

Planning

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join Gwenfro CP School’s KS2 Resource Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs. The role is 28.75 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, temporary until 31 August 2027, with DBS and EWC registration required.

You will work with teachers, therapists and families to deliver targeted interventions, support behaviour and wellbeing, and adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs in a caring, inclusive