Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Aberporth Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Aberporth Primary School

Salary: 24,413 *

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 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.

Join a supportive and dedicated team, with opportunities for training and professional development, helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on pupils' learning and development.

If you are passionate about helping children succeed and want to play a key role in their education, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about Ysgol Aberporth .

For further information please contact Mrs V Griffiths at

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.

• 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 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