Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Canolfan y Gors

We are seeking to employ a Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Canolfan y Gors. We are a Pupil Referral Unit catering for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs which are currently preventing them from accessing mainstream education. The successful candidate will provide emotional wellbeing support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning as well as supporting their learning in class. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant the post will also involve supervising pupils 1:1 where required as well as working with small groups of pupils to deliver academic support, pastoral support and guiding wellbeing programmes. There will also be the expectation to provide outreach support for students who may require it at their homes or within the local community.

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk Welsh language level - verbal Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies