Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Ysgol Hen Felin

Educators Wales; Harlech; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed school in Rhondda is seeking multiple Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support students with additional learning needs. The role requires a minimum of enthusiasm and experience with ALN, contributing to a nurturing educational environment across various sites.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils who have additional learning needs (ALN) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education and care of pupils with severe learning difficulties.
• Work across different school sites as required.

Skills

Experience with additional learning needs

Enthusiasm

Forward thinking

Job description

Salary: Grade 4 (£24,790 x 77.15%) + SEN Allowance (£1,491 x 77.15%)

Salary: Grade 4 (£24,790 x 77.15%) + SEN Allowance (£1,491 x 77.15%)

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Ysgol Hen Felin

Ysgol Hen Felin

Gelligaled Park, Ystrad,

Rhondda, RCT,

CF41 7SZ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Mr Aron Bradley

NOR: 260

Age Range 3-19 years

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Number of Hours Per Week: 32.5 (Term Time Only)

Salary: Grade 4 (£24,790 x 77.15%) + SEN Allowance (£1,491 x 77.15%)

Post Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent - Multiple Teaching Assistant vacancies available

Ysgol Hen Felin is a highly regarded, sector leading special school which caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and pupils on the autistic spectrum. Since April 2025, the school has been situated over three sites. The main site is located at Ystrad Rhondda with satellite provisions based in Tonyrefail and the local college. You may be required to work across either site although we would look to deploy staff according to their skill set.

Due to increasing pupil numbers, the Governing Body are seeking to appoint a number of forward thinking and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistants. Experience of working with pupils who have additional learning needs (ALN) is essential.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Aron Bradley, Headteacher, on 01443 431571.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19 th June 2025 at Midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.