Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Aberaeron Primary School

Educators; Aberaeron; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

Aberaeron Primary School is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the team in Aberaeron. The role supports pupils, including those with additional needs, and works with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.

The successful candidate will be bilingual, have NVQ 3 or equivalent, strong literacy/numeracy, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualifications and good literacy/numeracy skills.
• Experience of working with or caring for children.
• Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
• Fluent in Welsh and English.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Support development of Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.
• Promote inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom organisation, resources and wider school activities.

Skills

Fluent in Welsh and English

Experience with or caring for children

ICT for learning

Communication and teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Aberaeron Primary School

Salary: 26,016 *

About the role

Aberaeron Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the team. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom and beyond.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide support to pupils, including those with additional needs, helping them access learning and build confidence.
• Work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Support the development of Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and wider school activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is fluent in both Welsh and English
• Has experience of working with or caring for children.
• Holds relevant qualifications (NVQ 3 or equivalent) and good literacy/numeracy skills.
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning.
• Is positive, flexible, and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion, and teamwork.

In return, you will be joining a supportive and dedicated team, with opportunities for training and professional development.

• Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting childrenand adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. Thisrolewill require an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect.

What we offer

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

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• 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 Learning 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; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Aberaeron Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.