Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Special School (Ysgol Penmaes)

Educators; Wales; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Educators is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 for a Special School (Ysgol Penmaes). The role is 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with a pro rata salary of £31,015 to £33,119 per annum and hourly rate £16.07 to £17.16.

The post is fixed-term for 1 year in the Pupil Engagement Team and requires an Enhanced DBS check. The team focuses on improving engagement, regulation and the development of effective behaviour systems.

Qualifications

• Pupil engagement-focused role with emphasis on wellbeing and regulation.
• Ability to track, monitor and evaluate pupil progress.
• Confidentiality, teamwork and flexibility in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil engagement team in improving behaviour systems and strategies.
• Assist with implementing strategies and tracking pupil progress.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape school direction.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Special School (Ysgol Penmaes)

Salary: Grade 7Point 15 to Point 19 £31,015 to £33,119 per annum pro rata £16.07 to £17.16 per hour

Salary: Grade 7Point 15 to Point 19 £31,015 to £33,119 per annum pro rata £16.07 to £17.16 per hour

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Special School (Ysgol Penmaes)

Job description

L3 Teaching Assistant

(Pupil Engagement Team- fixed term 1 year in the first instance)

Grade 7: £31,015 to £33,119 per annum pro rata £16.07 to £17.16 per hour (Full time salary)

The salary for this role is pro rata the above, and is for 32.5 hrs per week / 39 weeks per annum (plus holiday entitlement) this is calculated at an hourly rate of £16.07 then incremental rises annual to a maximum of £17.16 (current payscale as of 05.10.2026)

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a new member to join our pupil engagement team. This team plays a key part in improving engagement, regulation and ensuring the development of high performing, impactful behaviour systems and strategies in the school.

Under the guidance of a designated senior leader, this team takes an active role in ensuring the approach to well‑being, behaviour and regulation interventions for pupils, including managing pupil behaviour. The role will involve ensuring strategies and approaches are implemented effectively and appropriate systems are used to track, monitor and evaluate pupil progress. Pupil centered practices, excellent teamwork, creative thinking, confidentiality and a capacity to work hard in a demanding environment is at the core of this team's success. Members of this team are flexible with the ability, determination and commitment to work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to further the strategic direction of the school.

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check