Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and helping them achieve their potential? Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi is seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team from 01/09/2026 for a period of one year to support and deliver learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom, support teachers, and help pupils thrive.

• Provide specialist support to pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring safety and access to learning activities.
• Use your skills, training, and experience to support individual pupils or groups.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education and Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Build productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote inclusion, independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers to plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons, adapting activities to meet pupils’ needs.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to record-keeping.
• Support wider school activities, including trips, extracurricular events, and out‑of‑classroom learning.
• Supervise whole classes during short‑term teacher absences as required.

• Experience of working with children of the relevant age.
• Holds NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Training in relevant learning strategies or specialist areas, such as literacy, numeracy, bilingual support, ICT, dyslexia, or CACHE.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and appropriate first aid training.
• Can use ICT and other technology effectively to support learning.
• Understands child development, learning processes, and the principles of inclusion.
• Is flexible, positive, and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Is confident in supporting, guiding, and training other staff as required.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion, and teamwork.

Join a supportive, forward‑thinking school with opportunities for training and professional development, helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning and development.

In addition, you will be supported during your role with an enhanced DBS check and will have valuable experience in a diverse and inclusive environment.

For further information please contact Amy Ward on warda
89 We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications. 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.

If you are passionate about supporting children’s education and want to play a key role in their learning, we’d love to hear from you.