Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) (Ysgol Robert Owen)

Powys County Council; Newtown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysgol Robert Owen in Newtown, Wales, is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) to support pupils aged 4–19 with Additional Learning Needs. You’ll work closely with teachers to enable engagement, learning and well-being in a safe, inclusive environment.

This hands-on role offers training and development, with opportunities to build relationships, support with IDPs, ICT resources and practical activities across classrooms and outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with ALN, autism and complex needs is advantageous.
• Prior experience welcome but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with preparing resources and running activities
• Work in small groups, helping pupils to stay engaged and make progress
• Provide emotional and physical care in a nurturing and respectful way
• Encourage independence, confidence, and self-expression
• Use existing skills and experience to support pupils
• Build appropriate relationships with pupils to enable them to thrive
• Assist with the implementation of IDP’s
• Support the use of ICT and practical resources in learning activities

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilience

Clear communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Willingness to learn

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) (Ysgol Robert Owen)

TEACHING ASSISTANT POST – LEVEL 2 (NB 2 x TA Posts) Ysgol Robert Owen is a new build specialist school in Newtown, with outstanding facilities providing education for children and young people aged 4–19 with Additional Learning Needs. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive. We place the outcomes of the pupils and young adults in our school at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll arrive here every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping our pupils thrive — emotionally, socially, and academically. Every pupil has unique strengths and needs, and you'll be there to support their learning journeys every step of the way. This is a hands‑on, dynamic role with everyday offering something different. You’ll need to be flexible, responsive, and ready to think on your feet, but you’ll never be without guidance, teamwork, and expert support.

If You Can Bring the Willingness to:

• Support class teachers with preparing resources and running activities
• Work in small groups, helping pupils to stay engaged and make progress
• Provide emotional and physical care in a nurturing and respectful way
• Encourage independence, confidence, and self-expression
• Use existing skills and experience to support pupils
• Build appropriate relationships with pupils to enable them to thrive
• Assist with the implementation of IDP’s
• Support the use of ICT and practical resources in learning activities

We're Looking For someone who is

• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• Adaptable and happy working across a range of classroom and outdoor settings
• A clear communicator with strong teamwork skills
• Enthusiastic about supporting children with ALN, autism and complex needs
• Committed to promoting the emotional wellbeing and personal growth of every pupil

Prior experience is welcome but not essential — if you have the right attitude and a willingness to learn, we’ll provide full training and development opportunities.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Special) (Ysgol Robert Owen) Newtown, GB