Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary: £26,427 - £26,847

About the Role
Full Time 27.5 hours - temporary 3 January 2027

We are seeking to appoint a caring, patient and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant in our Early years Class. This role is a full time temporary role.

As part of the role, the successful candidate will be supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN) to help children achieve their full potential, develop independence, and build their confidence.

Under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff, the ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working with children with ALN and be a positive, adaptable team player who can use their own initiative and respond effectively to the changing needs of pupils throughout the school day. You will help to promote engagement, independence and progress, while ensuring the pupil feels fully included in all aspects of school life.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in developing children's communication, speech and language or someone who is willing to undertake training in order to help deliver provision included in learners IDPs. Experience of working with pupils with additional needs in Early Years, particularly within an educational setting, is desirable.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English
About Us
Ysgol Deiniol is a friendly, caring and community focused school situated in the village of Marchwiel. We are a school of approximately 140 children. We have been recently recognised by Estyn for our strong standards in reading, writing and the supportive and caring nature of the staff. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that supports high standards in literacy, numeracy and digital competency.