Senior Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Bryn y Deryn Family of Schools in Wales is seeking a committed Grade 5 Teaching Assistant to support targeted literacy and numeracy interventions. The role is permanent and to start as soon as possible, working 32.5 hours per week across term time.

You will deliver small group interventions, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers to remove barriers to learning while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting literacy and numeracy in an educational setting.
• Understanding of intervention strategies to improve pupil progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Experience with learners who present behavioural, emotional and social difficulties and/or ALN.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reflective, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention programmes to individual pupils and small groups.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and leaders.
• Support learners to develop confidence, resilience and independence in their learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to identify barriers to learning and implement effective support strategies.
• Contribute to person-centred planning and intervention reviews.
• Support learners with social, emotional and behavioural needs to engage successfully with learning.
• Help create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and external professionals where appropriate.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Intervention strategies

Behavioural needs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Bryn y Deryn Post: Senior Teaching Assistant (Literacy and Numeracy Interventions)Ref: ED50282466Contract: PermanentSalary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£29,071- £33,119) Pro RataHours: 32.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time)To start as soon as possibleBryn y Deryn Family of Schools is seeking a committed, resilient and caring Grade 5 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes through targeted literacy and numeracy intervention.Our provision works with pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education and who require additional support to engage successfully in learning. This includes learners with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHW) needs, Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).At Bryn y Deryn, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed and we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils can build confidence, develop resilience and achieve their potential. Staff work closely together to create positive experiences for learners and support them both academically and emotionally.This role would suit someone who is patient, adaptable and able to build strong and trusting relationships with young people. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of delivering literacy and numeracy interventions and who are committed to helping learners overcome barriers to achievement.As part of our team, you will play a key role in supporting pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, enabling them to access learning more successfully across the curriculum. Working closely with teachers and other support staff, you will deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups, monitor progress, contribute to pupil support plans and help learners build confidence in their academic abilities.You will support pupils who may have experienced disrupted educational journeys and who require personalised approaches to learning. The successful candidate will be able to motivate and engage young people, adapting intervention programmes to meet individual needs while maintaining high expectations and promoting success.We recognise the importance of investing in our staff and offer a range of professional learning opportunities to support career development. Working within Bryn y Deryn provides the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while being part of a dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and excellence in practice.If you are motivated by helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve improved literacy and numeracy outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

About the RoleThe successful candidate will:

• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention programmes to individual pupils and small groups.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and leaders.
• Support learners to develop confidence, resilience and independence in their learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to identify barriers to learning and implement effective support strategies.
• Contribute to person-centred planning and intervention reviews.
• Support learners with social, emotional and behavioural needs to engage successfully with learning.
• Help create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and external professionals where appropriate.

What We Are Looking For From YouThe successful applicant will:

• Have experience of supporting literacy and numeracy development in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of intervention strategies that improve pupil progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Have experience of working with learners who present with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties and/or additional learning needs.
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reflective, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and a commitment to inclusion.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Further Information

Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the school to discuss the role in more detail or to arrange a visit to the Bryn y Deryn Leckwith site. Visits provide an opportunity to learn more about our provision, meet colleagues and gain an insight into the support we provide for our learners.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date.

Closing Date: 06 November 2026 at 12 noon

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including younger applicants, disabled individuals, carers, members of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT+ communities and Welsh speakers.

Safeguarding Statement

Bryn y Deryn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and safer recruitment procedures. Safeguarding and child protection are key priorities for the school. We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and vulnerable adults and will take all necessary action to safeguard those in our care.

Applications are welcomed in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.