Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Aberaeron Primary School

Salary: 26,016 *

Aberaeron Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the team. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom and beyond.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide support to pupils, including those with additional needs, helping them access learning and build confidence.
• Work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and activities.
• Support the development of Individual Education and Behaviour Plans.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom organisation, preparation of resources, and wider school activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is fluent in both Welsh and English
• Has experience of working with or caring for children.
• Holds relevant qualifications (NVQ 3 or equivalent) and good literacy/numeracy skills.
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning.
• Is positive, flexible, and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion, and teamwork.

In return, you will be joining a supportive and dedicated team, with opportunities for training and professional development.

• Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults  part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequirea

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. Thisrolewill 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.

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

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

Aberaeron Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.