Job Description

Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Ysgol Henry Richard

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Closing date:

07/07/2025

Reference:

REQ106113


30 hours / Permanent
23,656 *
Tregaron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.



Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and committed person to join a very successful team in the learning support department by September 1st, 2025. The individual will be required to support pupils with additional learning needs.





The successful candidate will be expected to work under the direct direction of teaching staff/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher; support access to learning for pupils and provide general support for the teacher with pupil and classroom management.





Previous experience of working with children with additional learning needs will be desirable and the ability to communicate in Welsh is essential.





and Person Specification





For more information, please contact Mr Dorian Pugh, Headteacher of Ysgol Henry Richard on: pughd22@heneryrichard.ceredigion.sch.uk





Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As 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.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

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 Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Tregaron

Tregaron is a market town on the western edge of the Cambrian Mountains.