Teaching Assistant

Multiple Teaching Assistant vacancies available Ysgol Cambrian is a brand new 3-19 Additional Learning Needs (ALN) school opening in September 2026 in Clydach Vale. We are seeking to appoint multiple Teaching Assistants to join our founding staff team and play a vital role in shaping an inclusive, nurturing and aspirational learning environment from the very beginning. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly established school designed to meet the diverse needs of learners with a wide range of additional learning needs, supporting them to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally., As a Teaching Assistant at Ysgol Cambrian, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of ALN across the 3-19 age range
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to deliver personalised learning programmes
• Support communication, independence, wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Contribute to a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment
  
  Have a passion for working with children or young people with ALN
• Are caring, patient, resilient and committed to inclusion
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Are willing to undertake training to meet the needs of learners
• Have a positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils
  
  Ysgol Cambrian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Safeguarding Statement: Ysgol Cambrian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.


• The opportunity to be part of a new, purpose-built ALN school
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Access to high-quality training and career development opportunities
• A chance to help shape the ethos, culture and practice of a new school community