Specialist Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Amrywiol

Edu Directory; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Council is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 3-16 with additional learning needs within Gwynedd and Anglesey as part of the ALN and Inclusion integrated team.

The role requires strong collaboration with teaching staff, good numeracy and literacy, and the ability to work with pupils who have emotional and behavioural needs. A full driving license and transport access are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Awareness of ALN&I strategies and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ALN&I to progress in mainstream schools and centres.
• Collaborate with Specialist Teachers, Educational Psychologist, and Mental Health Worker.
• Use IT to support learning and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

ICT skills

Welsh & English bilingual

Education

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants

Elklan Level 2+ qualification

Job description

Salary: GBP 19,062.00 - 20,318.00 per year

Details Job Advertisement

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package,

Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually.

The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.

We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.

( Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)

CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 06/11/2026

The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form.

You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

Person Specification

Personal attributes

Essential The ability to collaborate with a wide range of people.

Essential Able to deal with people in a confident, measured and courteous manner.

Essential Effective organisational skills.

Essential Clear communication skills.

Essential Able to work as a member of a team.

Essential Able to work flexibly.

Essential Enthusiasm.

Essential Full driving license and access to transport.

Essential The ability to present accurate and organised work regularly.

Desirable - Qualifications and relevant training

Essential Good numeracy/literacy skills NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants Training in the relevant strategies to support additional learning needs and/or inclusion.

Desirable Training in the relevant strategies to support additional learning needs and/or inclusion.

Communication and Interaction: Elklan Level 2 or higher qualification.

Behaviour Support: Certificate or Level 2/3 Diploma (e.g. NVQ) or specific courses in the field (e.g. Webster-Stratton).

Appropriate first aid training.

Relevant experience

Essential Experience of: Working with pupils with additional learning needs.

Desirable Experience of: Using Person-centred Methods Contributing towards and implementing Individual Development Plans.

Skills and specialist knowledge

Essential Awareness of the Gwynedd and Anglesey ALN&I Strategy.

Understanding of the ALN&I legislation and the Code of Practice.

Understanding of various needs.

Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people and respect the need for confidentiality.

Good computer skills - can use ICT effectively to support learning.

Use of other equipment and basic technology, e.g. video, photocopier.

Desirable Understanding of Person-centred Methods.

Understanding of Individual Development Plans.

Working knowledge of national/foundation phase, curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies as appropriate.

Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.

Language requirements

Listening and Speaking - Higher Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.

Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.

Reading and Understanding - Higher Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.

Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.

Writing - Higher Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).

Job Description

Purpose of the post

• To ensure that the children and young people of Gwynedd and Ynys Môn are central to everything we do.
• Support pupils 3-16 age range as a response to pupils' needs, especially those with emotional, behavioural and social needs, to eliminate obstacles for learning in schools and units in Gwynedd and Anglesey as part of an ALN and Inclusion integrated team.
• Implement the Special Needs Practice Code in relation to supporting pupils.
• Establish an operative, effective relationship with the pupils and act as a professional individual.
• To work under the management and supervision of a Specialist Behaviour Support Teacher. All of the duties outlined within the job description will be implemented under the management and supervision of the teacher.

Responsibility for functions

• Main duties Support for Pupils
• Provide outreach input for individuals and groups of children in our mainstream schools under the leadership of the Specialist Behaviour Support Teachers, Senior Educational Psychologist and Senior Mental Health Worker according to the requirements of the ALN&I Area Forum, that develop the mental health and emotional development and behaviour of the pupils.
• Provide input for groups of children in the Behaviour Support Team Centres for specific periods under the leadership of the Specialist Behaviour Support Teachers, Senior Educational Psychologist and Senior Mental Health Worker according to the requirements of the ALN&I Area Forum, that develop the mental health and emotional development and behaviour of the pupils.
• Receive and supervise pupils who for periods are not following the usual learning programme.
• Assist the teaching staff in the mainstream and Centres with developing and operating the pupils' Individual Development Plan / Individual Communication Plan to promote the progress of their emotional and behavioural health.
• Collaborate with the Specialist Teachers in the field of Behaviour Support and other relevant agencies ensuring levels of pastoral care to individuals under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Collaborate with the Teaching Assistants in the mainstream schools to model intervention packages for the pupils receiving attention from the Behaviour Support team.
• Support the therapeutic provision for pupils with additional needs, especially emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Use IT effectively to support leaning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence through its use.
• Under the supervision of the Senior Mental Health Worker, present mental health promotion programmes in small groups are one-to-one.
• Ensure information and advice to pupils to enable them to make decisions and choices regarding their education, behaviour and attendance.
• Support and challenge pupils approach, promoting and enriching their self-respect.
• Ensure feedback for pupils in the context of their progress, their achievements, behaviour and attendance.

Support for Teachers

• Establish a productive working relationship with the pupils and colleagues.
• Provide information for a composite assessment of pupils' needs and progress.
• Provide specialist work packages for pupils in accordance with their Individual Development Plan / Individual Communication Plan / Medical Plan (if relevant), under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Share good practice with staff within the school and model techniques as required.
• Respond to pupils' personal needs and offer advice regarding emotional and behavioural development, their health, cleanliness and care.
• Support teaching staff to develop pupil mentoring arrangements and ensure support for vulnerable individuals.
• Ensure a swift and effective transfer for pupils through the specific interaction steps, giving attention to individuals who return to school after a period of absence.
• Communicate with catchment area schools and other agencies to collect information about individuals.
• Ensure appropriate support for administration e.g. phone calls, dealing with correspondence, updating data, attendance information, exclusions.
• Be aware, and appreciate a range of activities, courses, establishments and individuals that are available to offer support for individuals and add to their learning experiences.
• Ensure and use specialist resources, plans and equipment to support pupils.
• Support pupils' access to resources and relevant strategies to enrich their education.
• Assist teaching staff to plan, analyse and adapt teaching activities as appropriate.
• Establish a constructive relationship with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating the support of their child's attendance, access and learning and support home, school and community links.
• Be aware and alert to differences to ensure pupils have equal opportunities for access to education.

General:

• Awareness of the policies and procedures of the ALN and safeguarding children, health and confidentiality security and data protection, and refer any concern to the relevant person.
• Contribute towards the general ethos/work/objectives of our integrated ALN and Inclusion team.
• Responsible for self-development.
• Participate in training and other learning activities, as required.
• Identify own strengths and specialist fields and use these to advise and support others.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
• Work within the Council's policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsibility for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the post.
• Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint.
• Responsible for reporting any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.

Special circumstances