Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ysgol Cambrian

Salary: [Grade 4] £25,989 x 77.15% plus ALN Allowance £1539 x 77.15%

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ysgol Cambrian

Ysgol Cambrian, Cambrian Park, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX

Email: Aron.Bradley@ysgolhenfelin.rctcbc.cymru

Executive Headteacher: Mr Aron Bradley

NOR: 176

Age Range 3-19 years

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTS – PERMANENT

32.5 hours/week – Permanent, Term time only

Salary: Level 2 [Grade 4] £25,989 x 77.15% plus ALN Allowance (£1539 x 77.15%)

Start date:1st November 2026

Multiple Teaching Assistant vacancies available

Ysgol Cambrian is a brand new 3–19 Additional Learning Needs (ALN) school opening in September 2026 in Clydach Vale. We are seeking to appoint multiple Teaching Assistants to join our founding staff team and play a vital role in shaping an inclusive, nurturing and aspirational learning environment from the very beginning.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly established school designed to meet the diverse needs of learners with a wide range of additional learning needs, supporting them to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant at Ysgol Cambrian, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of ALN across the 3–19 age range
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to deliver personalised learning programmes
• Support communication, independence, wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Contribute to a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and their families

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a passion for working with children or young people with ALN
• Are caring, patient, resilient and committed to inclusion
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Are willing to undertake training to meet the needs of learners
• Have a positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils

We offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a new, purpose-built ALN school
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Access to high-quality training and career development opportunities
• A chance to help shape the ethos, culture and practice of a new school community

The closing date for applications is Friday 11th September 2026 at Midnight.

Safeguarding

Ysgol Cambrian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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.

The 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 a number of 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.