Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (Special)


Contract:Permanent


Start Date:January 2026


Pay:Grade 5 - (pt7 - pt9)


Hours: 32.5 hrs per week (term time only)


The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a full-time teaching assistant to join our dynamic team.


You will be a strongly motivated, committed and enthusiastic person who enjoys working as part of a team to support students with challenging behaviours. There is an opportunity to also assist with the travel arrangements for our pupils at the start and end of the school day and you can claim for the hours worked in addition to your salary.


The Successful candidate should have: -


Experience of working with students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Ability to work with groups of 8 to 10 students as well as one to one.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Powys County Council Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) we will also require two satisfactory references before taking up the post.


For application forms and job description email: recruitment@powys.gov.uk or


apply online at www.powys.gov.uk


For an informal discussion and further information please contact:


Mrs Suzanne Williams, Business Manager on 01686 670276.
Service: Schools - Non Teaching


Salary: Grade 5 Point 7 to Point 9 26,403 to 27,254 per annum pro rata 13.68 to 14.12 per hour


Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

What we offer

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We will train you and develop your skills
Flexible Working
Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
Learning and Development
Lease Car Scheme
Competitive Pay
A Great Place to Live
Powys County Council Reward Scheme
Health and Well Being
Salary Sacrifice Benefits