Job Description

Salary

Grade 4, 26,403 - 28,598 per annum, pro rata

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part time

Package

Fixed Term Position until 31st August 2026

Job category/type

Schools - Teaching

Date posted

16/10/2025

Job reference

REQ000148



To apply for this position please complete the attached application form and return it to - Penycwmschool@bgcbcschools.wales

Pen-y-Cwm Special School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff, to support learners with complex needs in our 4 - 19 special school in Ebbw Vale.

The candidate must be willing to demonstrate they are a team player alongside our established support team, maintaining their core values by:

Enabling learners to be successful through developing and supporting excellent attitudes to learning. Supporting learner's emotional wellbeing, enabling them to be safe at all times. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. You must be resourceful, positive, emotionally resilient and have a holistic approach to supporting the needs of children and young people. An ability to contribute to the warm, caring ethos of our school is essential.

The post would suit someone with flexibility, enthusiasm and sensitivity, as well as an excellent understanding of ALN. The post holder must be prepared to support all learners across the whole age range.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required

to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 - 12:00pm, midday

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Learning Support Worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099