Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberaeron Comprehensive School seeks a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs in a nurturing bilingual environment. Candidates will enjoy a generous pension scheme and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant.
• Support for pupils in a life-skills-based curriculum.
• Fluency in the Welsh language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with various additional learning needs.
• Support educational activities in Canolfan Y Mor.

Skills

Fluency in Welsh

Experience with additional learning needs

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

Aberaeron Comprehensive School is a friendly, vibrant, and naturally bilingual school reflecting the ethos and culture of the local area. We take pride in our long history of academic and extracurricular successes and the personal support that every pupil enjoys.

The Governing Body of Aberaeron Comprehensive School is seeking to appoint an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils studying a life-skills-based curriculum in Canolfan Y Mor. Experience of working with pupils with various additional learning needs is required.

In addition, we prefer an individual with fluency in the Welsh language.

Candidates are welcome to contact the ALNCo for an informal discussion.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we offer a range of employee benefits, including a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. The presence of previous convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, considering the relevance to the role. We aim to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. For questions or concerns about this process, please contact us. Your privacy and dignity are paramount throughout recruitment.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We support our schools to deliver excellent education across all abilities. Our primary functions include:

• School Improvement: Leadership, Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning, Digital Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with additional needs, inclusion, attendance, educational psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling, welfare, anti-bullying, pupil voice
• Education Governance: Data, governor support, policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service, Cered, Felinfach Theatre, Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning school places, modernization, buildings, grants
• Catering: Day centres, primary schools, residential homes
• Childcare Unit: Childcare sufficiency, grants, out-of-school activities, day nursery, playgroups, staff training

Aberaeron is a picturesque harbour town and a popular holiday destination with many attractions and amenities.