Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Mary Immaculate and St Teilo's Catholic Schools

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is recruiting a Teaching Assistant at Level 2 for 1:1 support at St Teilo's Catholic Primary School. This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027, part-time (25 hours per week) during term time (45.8 weeks per year).

The post provides individual learner support to enable full access to learning in an inclusive setting. We seek a committed, patient candidate with safeguarding awareness and a pro‑active approach to teamwork, supporting the learner’s development under

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 or GCSEs).
• Experience working with children.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Awareness of the Curriculum for Wales.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a learner, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Support social, emotional, physical and educational development.
• Assist in implementing development plans and behaviour strategies.
• Work with the class teacher to support activities and monitor progress.
• Promote safeguarding, equality and inclusion at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience and empathy

ICT skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or GCSEs

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (1:1 Support)

Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

25 hours per week

Federation of Mary Immaculate and St Teilo's Catholic Primary Schools

(St Teilo's School)

Grade 4 - £26,847 for 25 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £15,934.14 pro rata

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at St Teilo's Catholic Primary School. This is a fixed-term, part-time 1:1 support role, providing individual support for a learner to enable full access to learning and development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

As part of the Federation of Mary Immaculate and St Teilo's Catholic Primary Schools, we pride ourselves on fostering a caring, nurturing ethos where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff, you will play a key role in supporting a learner's educational, social and emotional development. You will help to create a positive and engaging learning environment while promoting independence and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a learner, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and access to learning
• Support the learner's social, emotional, physical and educational development
• Assist in the implementation of individual development plans (IDPs) and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities and monitor progress
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Build effective relationships with staff, parents/carers and other professionals
• Support the preparation of classroom activities and resources
• Promote safeguarding, equality and inclusion at all times

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting
• Has an understanding of additional learning needs (ALN)
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a positive approach to supporting learners
• Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) EWC registration

Essential Requirements

• A relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent, or GCSEs)
• Experience working with children
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Awareness of the Curriculum for Wales

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real difference to a child's education and wellbeing
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and teamwork

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
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Support & Additional Info

• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well‑being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.