Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs & Student Wellbeing

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pen-y-Cwm Special School in Ebbw Vale is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting learners with complex needs across our 4–19 school.

The post requires teamwork, flexibility and sensitivity, with a strong ALN understanding, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a warm, caring ethos.

The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and includes a comprehensive pre-employment screening process.

Qualifications

• The post requires flexibility, enthusiasm and sensitivity.
• Excellent understanding of ALN (additional learning needs).
• You must be prepared to support all learners across the whole age range.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with complex needs within a 4–19 special school.
• Demonstrate teamwork, maintain core values, and communicate effectively.

Job description

Pen-y-Cwm Special School in Ebbw Vale is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting learners with complex needs across our 4–19 school.

The post requires teamwork, flexibility and sensitivity, with a strong ALN understanding, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a warm, caring ethos.

The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and includes a comprehensive pre-employment screening process.