Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi Closing date: 04/10/2026

Reference: REQ hours / Temporary
26,016
* Cardigan*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

Contract:

Temporary maternity cover, 30 hours per week, term time only.

Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi is bilingual community school, with over 630 students on roll, including a lively sixth form. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our supportive and dynamic team.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ learning across the school, providing both in-class assistance and targeted support where needed. You will help create a positive, inclusive environment that enables all learners to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.

Assisting pupils with additional learning needs.

Helping to prepare resources and maintain an engaging learning environment.

Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion.

We are looking for someone who:

Is committed to supporting young people’s learning and wellbeing.

Has good communication and interpersonal skills.

Can work effectively as part of a team.

The ability to speak, read and write in Welsh is desirable for this  return, we offer a welcoming school community, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to pupils’ lives.

Note:

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.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work Schools and Culture We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

School Improvement:
Leadership;
Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning;
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

Cardigan

Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west.