Job Description

Salary

Grade 4 | 26,403 - 27,694 PRO RATA

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Term Time

Package

32.5 hours per week | 39 weeks per year | Permanent

Job category/type

Children and Family Services, Education, School

Date posted

18/11/2025

Job reference

REQ005913



You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.



The successful applicant will work to support pupils who have severe and complex learning difficulties aged between 2 years -19 years of age.



They should be reliable, resilient and flexible and work well as part of a team.



All applicants should possess:-

Experience of children / young people with special educational needs; Experience in attending to personal care needs of children and young adults; Ability to support pupil's emotional wellbeing / development; The ability to follow instruction and have a desire to further their professional development; Enthusiasm and a conscientious approach; The ability to embrace change and contribute to school development


These positions offer the applicant an opportunity to join an innovative, vibrant active team.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all

successful

applicants

,

which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

.

This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council

.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people ofall backgrounds and under-represented groups.