Level 2 ESBD Teaching Assistant - Support & Growth

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for the ESBD Provision at Cwm Alun. This 30-hour-per-week role involves supporting pupils with ESBD needs in a new specialist provision within a Pupil Referral Unit setting at Dodds Lane, Gwersyllt.

You will work with class teachers and pastoral staff to help pupils regulate emotions, access learning and develop confidence, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and committed to supporting pupils with ESBD/SEL needs.
• Calm under pressure with a positive and resilient approach.
• Able to build trusting relationships and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in lessons to engage with tasks and participate in classroom activities.
• Provide emotional support using calm, nurturing approaches to help manage feelings and self-regulation.
• Adapt tasks and resources to make learning accessible and reassuring for pupils.
• Encourage social interaction and support pupils to build friendships and communicate effectively.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
• Promote a safe, structured, nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for the ESBD Provision at Cwm Alun. This 30-hour-per-week role involves supporting pupils with ESBD needs in a new specialist provision within a Pupil Referral Unit setting at Dodds Lane, Gwersyllt.

You will work with class teachers and pastoral staff to help pupils regulate emotions, access learning and develop confidence, with training provided where needed.