Teaching Assistant Level 2

Overview

Contract Type:
Permanent.

Hours:

32 ½ per week. Disability Confident:
No. Closing Date: 22/03/2026.

Ysgol Ty Coch Numbers of Pupils on roll 247 Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary and terms:
Term Time Only. Salary:
Grade 4: FTE £25,583 plus Special Class Allowance £1,539 pro rata for working term time only. Post

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible. Number of positions: 5.

The Governing Body of Ysgol Ty Coch are seeking to appoint highly motivated Teaching Assistants to support the teachers and pupils on their journey.

• Engage with pupils with special educational needs.
• Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver learning programmes.
• Assist in personal care including feeding and changing, etc.
• Implement various strategies as instructed by the class teacher.
• Work as part of a team and maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Support pupils by helping them make good progress and have memorable days.

• Experience in a school is an advantage but not essential.
• High aspirations for themselves, pupils and the school.
• Dedication to improving the quality of life of children and their families.
• Willing to learn how best to work with, play and teach children with additional learning needs.

• A highly talented, hardworking, and happy staff team.
• A supportive and compassionate leadership team focused on achieving the best outcomes for pupils, staff and families.
• Outstanding training to enhance skills and knowledge.

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post. Closing date for applications is 15th January 2026 at 11:59pm.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English.

Ysgol Ty Coch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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