Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Penparc Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Penparc Primary School

Salary: 25,185 *

Do you have experience supporting pupils with behavioural or additional learning needs? Are you ready to take on a more independent role in helping children thrive in school?

Ysgol Gymunedol Penparc is recruiting a Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (Behaviour/Guidance/Support) to join our team from 2/2/2026 until 17/7/2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils both in and beyond the classroom.

• Provide tailored support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Use specialist skills and experience to deliver outreach support and assist with Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Support learning activities, monitor pupil progress, and provide feedback to teachers.
• Help create a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families, and contribute to wider school life including trips and activities.

• Has experience working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Holds NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills and is confident using ICT to support learning.
• Understands child development, learning strategies, and relevant policies.
• Is flexible, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Has first aid training or is willing to undertake it.

Join a caring and committed school community where your skills and experience will be valued. We offer opportunities for professional development and training, helping you grow in your role while making a real difference to pupils' learning and wellbeing.

If you're passionate about helping children succeed and want to play a key role in their education, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information please contact Nicola Roscoe on pr or call the school at (01239) 810586.

Note:
We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults tain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess suitability. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. The presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis, considering the relevance of any convictions to the responsibilities of the role.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect.

• Work‑life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

• School Improvement:
  Leadership;
  Support and Challenge, Teaching and;
  Digital Literacy;
  Literacy and Numeracy;
  Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs:
  Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion;
  Attendance;
  Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:
  Counselling;
  Welfare;
  Anti‑Bullying;
  Pupil Voice
• Education Governance:
  Data;
  Governor Support;
  Policy Support
• School Admissions
• Culture:
  Music Service;
  Cered;
  Felinfach Theatre;
  Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources:
  Planning School Places;
  Modernisation and Twenty‑First‑Century Schools Programme;
  Buildings;
  Grants
• Catering:
  Day Centres;
  Primary Schools;
  Residential homes
• Childcare Unit:
  Childcare Sufficiency Assessment;
  Childcare & Play Grant;
  Childcare Offer;
  Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Play Schemes);
  Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training