Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ysgol Bryn Derw

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

Job summary

A leading school in Newport is seeking Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support children with ASD and complex needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to deliver tailored educational support in a specialized environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Significant CPD offer

Training in Team Teach and PECS

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant with pupils with ASD/complex needs.
• Knowledge of strategies to support communication and regulation.
• Ability to manage highly challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support educational and personal needs of pupils.
• Assist in managing pupils in the classroom.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Communication strategies

Behaviour management

Motivation

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ysgol Bryn Derw

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6£24,790 - £25,183 (Pro rata)

Ysgol Bryn Derw are seeking to appoint inspirational Level 2 Teaching Assistants for a unique opportunity to contribute to whole school and class-based initiatives in a growing school that received Excellent ratings in 4 out of 5 Estyn Inspection Areas in March 2020.

With the opening of an additional new site in Caerleon, Ysgol Bryn Derw, across 3 sites, supports the provision of education for up to 136 children aged from 3 years to 19 years who have been diagnosed with ASD, also present with additional complex needs such as severe learning difficulties and highly challenging behaviour, and require a specialised environment.

The school aims to provide the highest possible standards of education and support for all its pupils regardless of their level of educational need, and is equipped with a range of specialised facilities including a Rebound Therapy room, 6 sensory rooms, a Therapy room, 5 soft play rooms, 2 Independent Living Skills rooms and 4 allotment areas.

The Governing Body is looking to appoint Level 2 TAs, in this role you will be responsible for delivering learning under the direction of the class teacher and supporting the educational and personal needs of pupils.

You will have experience, as a Teaching Assistant, of working with pupils with ASD/complex needs and a knowledge of strategies to support communication and regulation for people with complex ASD and of supporting highly challenging behaviour.

All staff at Ysgol Bryn Derw receive a significant CPD offer, recent training has included Team Teach, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism and PECS. You will be someone who is passionate and highly motivated to achieve the best outcomes for the young people at the school and have the vision to create an outstanding educational environment. If you are looking for a new challenge within the SEN sector, and are committed to making a difference for young people with ASD then this opportunity could be for you!

Candidates will be expected to:

1. Work under the guidance of teaching staff and/or members of the school leadership team
2. Support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning
3. Assist the teacher with the management of pupils in the classroom and beyond

Level 2 posts are for up to 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (typically 8.45am-3.45pm Monday-Friday, term-time only). Candidates who wish to work fewer days should specify their preferred working pattern in their application. Candidates wishing to work reduced hours, specifically 9am to 1.30pm or 11.30am to 3.30pm, will also be considered.

You can apply online via the links below.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 5th June 2025
Interviews: Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th June 2025

Intended start date: September 2025

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC

We welcome applications in Welsh or English. Applications in Welsh will be treated equally.

Newport City Council is committed to a diverse workforce and particularly welcomes applications from minority ethnic communities. Selection will be based on ability and skills.

Note: Newport City Council does not currently support sponsorship for right to work; applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd