Teaching Assistant (Generic) Level 2 (Ysgol Maesydderwen)

Salary: Grade 4 Point 5 to Point 6 £26,427 to £26,847 per annum pro rata £13.69 to £13.91 per hour

Teaching Assistant (Generic) Level 2 (Ysgol Maesydderwen)
Job description
Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Required ASAP to 31 August 2027
27.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Term time only
Salary: Grade 4 - Point 5 to Point 6
£26,427 to £26,847 per annum pro rata
(£13.69 to £13.91 per hour)
An exciting opportunity to join the Support Team and make a contribution to the next stage of improvement of a forward thinking school
Ysgol Maesydderwen is situated in beautiful south Powys, the catchment area of which includes part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Waterfall Country. Ideally situated in the small town of Ystradgynlais, the school is within easy reach of Cardiff, Swansea and South-West Wales.
The Governors are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our highly
committed ALN team. Starting in September, we are looking to appoint a well organised and efficient person who is able to assist and support the learning of learners or groups of learners and assist in providing general care, safety and welfare of learners.
The role is a temporary position, term time working.
A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best and a shared belief in our inclusive ethos is expected of all staff.
We can offer you:
• enthusiastic, confident and friendly learners and colleagues;
• a fantastic building with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology;
• outstanding support and development tailored to you, wherever you are in your career;
• an opportunity to join a highly supportive team;
• a school with an inclusive ethos to ensure all learners make progress in all activities
and experiences.
This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark, and as a forward-thinking school with access to high-quality CPD for all, there are always opportunities for career development for ambitious and committed colleagues. If you have the drive and ambition to help support our vibrant and thriving school, then this will be the ideal position for you.
If you have any further queries about the above role, please feel free to contact the school via ehopkins@maesydderwen-hs.powys.sch.uk. Please mark the query FAO of Emma Hopkins.
The closing date for this post is midday on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
To apply for the role please download the application form and return to Emma Hopkins via ehopkins@maesydderwen-hs.powys.sch.uk.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check.
May I thank you for your interest in our school and I look forward to receiving your application.