Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Cyflog: Grade 4 - £25,584 - £27,711 per annum/pro rata - 32.5hrs per week - Term time only

Pen-y-Cwm Special School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff, to support learners with complex needs in our 4 - 19 special school in Ebbw Vale.

The candidate must be willing to demonstrate they are a team player alongside our established support team, maintaining their core values by:

• Enabling learners to be successful through developing and supporting excellent attitudes to learning.
• Supporting learner's emotional wellbeing, enabling them to be safe at all times.
• You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• You must be resourceful, positive, emotionally resilient and have a holistic approach to supporting the needs of children and young people. An ability to contribute to the warm, caring ethos of our school is essential.

The post would suit someone with flexibility, enthusiasm and sensitivity, as well as an excellent understanding of ALN. The post holder must be prepared to support all learners across the whole age range.

This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Learning Support Worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025 - 12:00 midnight

Shortlisting Date: Monday 20th January 2025

Interview Date: Friday 24th January 2025

We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application Form

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council's Pay Policy.