At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional learning needs and help them thrive in a positive environment.
- Company: Join Gwynedd Council, a supportive and bilingual workplace committed to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Empower young minds and contribute to their growth while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with additional learning needs and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32040 - 39160 £ per year.
Salary: GBP 19,062.00 - 20,318.00 per year
Details
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually. Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question are and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.
For further information about this post please contact Deio Llwyd Brunelli on DeioBrunelli@gwynedd.llyw.cymru. Interview date to be confirmed.
Application forms are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH. Tel: 01286 679076. E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru. Closing date: 10:00 AM, 06/11/2026.
The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate. If you are successful in being shortlisted for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
Person Specification
Personal attributes
- The ability to collaborate with a wide range of people.
- Able to deal with people in a confident, measured and courteous manner.
- Effective organisational skills.
- Clear communication skills.
- Able to work as a member of a team.
- Able to work flexibly.
- Enthusiasm.
- Full driving license and access to transport.
- The ability to present accurate and organised work regularly.
Essential Qualifications and relevant training
- Good numeracy/literacy skills.
- NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants.
- Training in the relevant strategies to support additional learning needs and/or inclusion.
Desirable Qualifications and relevant training
- Training in the relevant strategies to support additional learning needs and/or inclusion.
- Communication and Interaction: Elklan Level 2 or higher qualification.
- Behaviour Support: Certificate or Level 2/3 Diploma (e.g. NVQ) or specific courses in the field (e.g. Webster-Stratton).
- Appropriate first aid training.
Relevant experience
- Essential: Experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs.
- Desirable: Experience of using Person-centred Methods and contributing towards and implementing Individual Development Plans.
Skills and specialist knowledge
- Essential: Awareness of the Gwynedd and Anglesey ALN&I Strategy.
- Understanding of the ALN&I legislation and the Code of Practice.
- Understanding of various needs.
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people and respect the need for confidentiality.
- Good computer skills - can use ICT effectively to support learning.
- Use of other equipment and basic technology, e.g. video, photocopier.
Desirable:
- Understanding of Person-centred Methods.
- Understanding of Individual Development Plans.
- Working knowledge of national/foundation phase, curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies as appropriate.
- Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
Language requirements
- Listening and Speaking - Higher.
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