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Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Canolfan Ni
Contract: Permanent, Full time (32.5 hours per week, term time only)
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 7–10: £25,584 – £26,835 pro rata
Overview of the role/school
Ysgol Penglais School is a happy, ambitious and high-achieving school where everyone is respected and valued. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team within Canolfan Ni, our specialist Learning Support Centre.
Canolfan Ni supports students aged 11–19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, and physical and medical needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students to access the curriculum, develop independence and achieve their full potential, while contributing to the continued journey of Ysgol Penglais School in becoming an excellent school.
Job Responsibilities
1. Supervise and provide particular support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
2. Use specialist skills, training and experience to support students’ learning and development
3. Assist with the management of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
4. Establish constructive relationships with students and interact according to individual needs
5. Promote inclusion, independence, self-esteem and positive behaviour
6. Work with teachers to establish an appropriate learning environment and support lesson planning and delivery
7. Monitor, evaluate and record student progress and provide accurate feedback to teaching staff
8. Support curriculum access including community skills, healthy living, work experience, outdoor learning and expressive arts
9. Provide routine support including personal care, toileting, feeding, administering medication and physical support where required
10. Contribute to the overall ethos, safeguarding responsibilities and values of the school
What We Offer
11. A research-based school with positive relationships between staff and students
12. Commitment to professional development and training opportunities
13. A supportive and friendly working environment
14. Access to the university town of Aberystwyth
15. A location on the beautiful Ceredigion coast
The Right candidate Will Have
16. Very good numeracy and literacy skills
17. NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
18. Experience of working with or caring for children or young people (desirable)
19. Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning
20. Understanding of child development and learning processes
21. A flexible, patient and hardworking approach
22. A clear commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
23. Ability to work constructively as part of a team and use initiative in a busy environment
Closing Date: Monday 12 January 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Safeguarding Statement
Ysgol Penglais School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post.
Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.