***Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.***
Teaching Assistants - Behaviour/Guidance/Support - Level 3
* Job Reference: EDIS00027D1HME
* Location: Rhyl / Ruthin
* Salary: Grade 5, £20,579 - £22,310 per annum (£ £15.56 per hour)
* Hours: 32 per week (Term Time only)
* Contract: Permanent
* Closing date: 16th October 2025
About the role:
The Behaviour Support Service works with pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) who need to be supported within their mainstream school or may need to be educated outside of a mainstream school environment, usually on a short term basis in the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).
We are seeking to appoint experienced Teaching Assistants to work in Ysgol Plas Cefndy, and as part of our school outreach service. Successful candidates will be helping learners by preparing and delivering 1:1 and small group interventions, supporting them in their mainstream class, in addition to working alongside the teachers in the PRU.
We are looking for teaching assistants who have experience delivering BESD programmes, who are passionate and enthusiastic about improving outcomes for children and young people with BESD, and who have the requisite skills and experience to engage and support these challenging and vulnerable pupils.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, please contact Nicola Wynne-Roberts on
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
* Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website:
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.35-£15.56 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you hold 5 GCSEs or equivalent? Essential requirement.
* Do you hold a NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience ? Essential requirement.
* Do you have previous experience of working with and supporting children and young people with Behaviour, Social and Emotional Difficulties? Essential requirement
* Do you have the ability to travel throughout the county of Denbighshire?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EDIS00027D1HME