Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Resource Provision - Gwenfro CP

Educators; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Specialist ALN training

Career development

Inclusive school culture

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gwenfro CP School is seeking a Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join our KS2 Resource Provision for pupils with ALN. The role focuses on delivering high-quality support and interventions to help pupils overcome barriers and build independence.

You will work with teachers, therapists and families to create an inclusive, nurturing learning environment. DBS and EWC registration are required. 28.75 hours/week, 39 weeks/year. Temporary until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ALN, particularly in a resource provision setting.
• Ability to lead targeted interventions and adapt plans to meet pupil needs.
• Calm, compassionate approach to supporting challenging needs and building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead targeted interventions – small-group or 1:1 programmes for communication, social skills, and engagement.
• Support pupil behaviour and wellbeing using nurturing approaches.
• Adapt learning tasks to make them accessible and appropriately challenging.

Skills

ALN support

Interventions

Behaviour support

Communication

Planning & assessment

Relationship building

Reflection & resilience

Job description

Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Resource Provision - Gwenfro CP

Salary: £19,028 - £19,977

About the Role

28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Temporary until 31/08/2027.

Gwenfro CP School is seeking to appoint a skilled, compassionate and resilient Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

As a Level 4 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality support to pupils within our KS2 Resource Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Working closely with teachers, support staff and specialist professionals, you will help create a safe, structured, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils can engage positively in learning and develop their independence.

Responsibilities will include:

• 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.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Experienced 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.

We can offer:

• A supportive, experienced and passionate staff team.
• The opportunity to work within a dedicated KS2 Resource Provision for pupils with ALN.
• Access to specialist training and professional development in ALN, communication, emotional regulation and inclusive practice.
• Opportunities to develop your career in a highly rewarding area of education.
• A school culture built on empathy, respect, inclusion and the belief that every child can succeed.

An Enhanced DBS Check & EWC registration is required for this role.

Closing date - 5th October

Interviews - 12th October - 3pm onwards

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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