Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Autism) Ysgol y Bedol

Salary: £24,602 - £24,988

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 1445

Organisation: Schools

Section: Ysgol Y Bedol

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only

Location: Carmarthenshire

Grade: Grade B +4%

Salary: £24,602 - £24,988

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £12.75 - £12.95

Contract Hours 27.5

Come and join our team
At Ysgol Y Bedol, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for all our students. We believe in empowering every child to reach their full potential and are looking for a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant to join our team and support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Teaching Assistant who will work closely with students with Autism, helping them to enhance their learning experiences and social skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers and support staff to create an engaging, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that accommodates the diverse needs of our students.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post.

For an informal discussion please contact Mr Gethin Richards (Head Teacher) 01269 824048

Job Description: JD and Person Spec for LSA Ysgol y Bedol Autism unit L1.pdf - 268KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview: 9 April 2025

DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date: 31/03/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.