Teaching Assistant (Generic) Level 2 (Ysgol Calon Cymru)

Salary: Grade 4 Point 5 to Point 6 £25,583 to £25,989 per annum pro rata £13.26 to £13.47 per hour

Teaching Assistant (Generic) Level 2 (Ysgol Calon Cymru)
Job description

The closing date has been extended to 07/12/2025

Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position

Teaching Assistant - Welsh Speaking
Ysgol Calon Cymru
19.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Fixed-term until 17.07.2026
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspiration and skilled Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant who wants to make a difference to the education and learning experiences of our students.
We would like to hear from you if
• You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs
• You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues
• You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour
• You are committed to ongoing personal development
• You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people
• You are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
Ysgol Calon Cymru is an 11-18 school serving a wide rural catchment area, located on two campuses, with an active sixth form. Ysgol Calon Cymru benefits from a hardworking, well qualified and dedicated team of teachers and associate staff. The school fosters a strong ethos
of mutual respect, team spirit and working together in the best interests of pupils Our pupils are well-behaved, welcoming, and proud of their school. They work alongside staff to achieve our shared vision of becoming the best we can be. Your addition to the learning community
will help us achieve this vision. Our school website (https://www.ysgolcalon.cymru/ ) provides a range of information about the school.
The school was inspected in October 2022 and was described by Estyn as being, 'Ysgol Calon Cymru provides a calm, caring and enriching learning environment where many pupils develop as happy, confident and respectful individuals. Many pupils behave respectfully towards each
other, develop positive relationships with school staff and are friendly with visitors.'
Ysgol Calon Cymru is a bilingual school and the ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.
A bit about our local area Mid Powys is a hidden gem, offering the perfect blend of safety, charm, and natural beauty. Imagine living in a place with low crime rates, affordable housing, breath taking landscapes, and warm, welcoming communities. Mid Wales truly has it all!
Here, achieving work-life balance is effortless, thanks to the incredible variety of activities available for all ages. Whether you're passionate about golf, fishing, walking, cycling, or mountain biking, or enjoy soaking up culture through theatres, cinemas, or renowned events like the Hay Festival, Green Man, and the Royal Welsh Show, there's something for everyone right on your doorstep.
Closing Date:26th November 2025
Interviews: TBC
Starting Date January 2026

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check