Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Aberporth Primary School

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy helping create a positive, inclusive learning environment? Ysgol Aberporth is recruiting a Teaching Assistant – Level 1 to join the team from March 2026 for a period of 1 year in the first instance. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom.

• Provide support to pupils, including those with additional needs, helping them access learning and build confidence.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, and welfare support.
• Support the development and implementation of Individual Education and Behaviour Plans, as well as Personal Care programmes.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and wider school activities, including trips and out‑of‑class events.
• Work with teachers to support learning and manage pupil behaviour effectively.

• Has experience of working with or caring for children.
• Holds relevant qualifications and good literacy/numeracy skills.
• Is willing to participate in training and development, including completing the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme.
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning and classroom activities.
• Is positive, flexible, and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion, and teamwork.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults  part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check
. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation 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.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

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

School

Location:

Aberporth Primary School, five minutes from the beach in the seaside village of Aberporth on the picturesque Ceredigion coastline.