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THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf,
  • Hours: Full time
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Salary: Grade 7 £30,060 x 77.15% plus Special Class Allowance (£1,491 pro rata)
  • Language: Welsh

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Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Ysgol Ty Coch

Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Ysgol Ty Coch

Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Salary: Grade 7 £30,060 x 77.15% plus Special Class Allowance (£1,491 pro rata)

Teaching Assistant (Level 4) Ysgol Ty Coch

Ysgol Ty Coch

Lansdale Drive,

Tonteg, Pontypridd, CF38 1PG

Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Salary: Grade 7 - £30,060 x 77.15% plus Special Class Allowance (£1,491 pro rata)


32½ Hours Per Week – Term Time Only


Start Date: 1st April 2025 (or sooner where possible)


NOR: 244


Ysgol Ty Coch is an excellent special school located in Tonteg, 7 miles north of Cardiff and 4 miles south of Pontypridd. The school is currently working to become a Positive Behaviour Support school that is dedicated to improving quality of life for all stakeholders.

The school currently operates from 3 sites. The main site is located in Tonteg with satellite provisions located in Buarth y Capel (Ynysybwl) and the Nantgarw campus of Coleg Y Cymoedd. The successful candidates may be deployed on any of the sites or move between them throughout the day.

The Governing Body of Ysgol Ty Coch are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and hardworking higher level Teaching Assistant who will specialise in behaviour analysis. This post will support the school moving forward with its ambition to become a school effectively uses functional behaviour analysis to improve all pupil’s quality of life. A background of working in a school is an advantage and working with children with special educational needs is essential.

We are proud of the person centred, nurturing and friendly environment that we have created and as we continue to grow, we are keen to retain our sense of community and achievement for all.

Staff within our school demonstrate passion and commitment, through strong teamwork and effectiveness, which results in excellent outcomes and positive and enjoyable experiences which improve the quality of life for all our pupils and stakeholders.

We are looking for a specialist Higher-Level Teaching Assistant who:
  • Has experience of using Functional Behaviour analysis tools
  • Is qualified in behaviour analysis and is willing and able to complete the BTEC Diploma in Practice Leadership in Positive Behaviour Support
  • Can engage well with pupils with additional educational needs.
  • Understand the importance of a high-quality education for our pupils.
  • Are confident and capable of forming effective working relationships.
  • Have high aspirations for themselves, our pupils, and our school.
  • Are dedicated to improving the quality of life of all children and their families.
  • Are willing to play with children, support them in their learning and help them make good progress.
  • Will work closely with teachers and leaders to plan learning programmes for classroom staff to deliver.
  • Will assist in personal care, feeding, changing where required etc.
  • Will implement various strategies as instructed by the class teacher or other specialist staff.
  • Can work as part of a team and understand that maintaining a positive atmosphere is essential.
We can offer:
  • A highly talented, hardworking, and happy staff team.
  • A supportive and compassionate leadership team who are dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for all our pupils, staff and families.
  • An outstanding training offer, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of everyone.
If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

**If you are veiwing this advert on the Educators Wales Platform: Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

If you would like to learn more about jobs at Ysgol Ty Coch please contact Louise Langley via email (Louise.Langley@ysgoltycoch.rctcbc.cymru) or on the phone (01443203471) to make a telephone or in person appointment with a member of the senior leadership team.

The closing date for this post is Sunday 19 January at midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer several staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.