Teaching Assistant (Generic) Level 2 (Ysgol Calon Cymru)

Educators Wales; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs at Ysgol Calon Cymru. The role involves delivering differentiated learning, collaborating with staff, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with additional learning needs.
• High expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Effective communication with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple year groups and deliver differentiated learning.
• Encourage pupils with praise and support.
• Facilitate extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Experience with ADHD

Differentiated learning

Multisensory approaches

Communication skills

Collaboration

Nurture strategies

Empathy

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Generic) Level 2 (Ysgol Calon Cymru)

Salary: Grade 4, Point 5 to Point 6, £24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro rata, £12.84 to £13.05 per hour

Position: Teaching Assistant (Generic) Level 2

Location: Ysgol Calon Cymru

Hours: 7.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed-term until 17.07.2026

Ysgol Calon Cymru is an 11-18 school in Powys with approximately 850 pupils and an active sixth form. For more information, visit https://www.ysgolcalon.cymru.

We seek a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to make a positive impact on our students' education and learning experiences. The ideal candidate will be:

1. Experienced in working with pupils with additional learning needs such as ASD, ADHD, and General Learning Difficulties.
2. Possessing high expectations for both learning and behaviour.
3. Capable of supporting multiple year groups and delivering differentiated learning opportunities.
4. Skilled in using multisensory and practical approaches to reinforce concepts.
5. Motivational, able to encourage pupils to excel with appropriate praise and support.
6. Able to follow instructions and use initiative when working with pupils.
7. Knowledgeable about nurture and behaviour support strategies.
8. Effective in communicating with parents, carers, colleagues, and pupils.
9. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
10. Collaborative in working with pupils, staff, and external agencies.
11. Supportive in facilitating extra-curricular activities.
12. Positive, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, and contributive to school life.
13. Patience, empathy, nurturing, with a good sense of humour.
14. Reflective practitioners capable of adapting approaches for different learners.

Enjoy the vibrant community and natural beauty of mid Powys, with opportunities for sports, culture, arts, and easy access to nearby cities. For more information, contact Vicky Phillips (ALNCo) at [e-mail].