Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi

Salary: 26,403 - 27,694

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and helping them achieve their potential? Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi is seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team from 01/09/2026 for a period of one year to support and deliver learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom, support teachers, and help pupils thrive. In this role, you will primarily support one pupil with their learning both inside and outside the classroom. Some local travel may be required, therefore a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for the post. You may also be required to assist with supporting and delivering learning elsewhere in the school as required.

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide specialist support to pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring safety and access to learning activities.
• Use your skills, training, and experience to support individual pupils or groups.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education and Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Build productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote inclusion, independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers to plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons, adapting activities to meet pupils' needs.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to record-keeping.
• Support wider school activities, including trips, extracurricular events, and out-of-classroom learning.
• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences as required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children of the relevant age.
• Holds NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Has training in relevant learning strategies or specialist areas, such as literacy, numeracy, bilingual support, ICT, dyslexia, or CACHE.
• Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills and appropriate first aid training.
• Can use ICT and other technology effectively to support learning.
• Understands child development, learning processes, and the principles of inclusion.
• Is flexible, positive, and able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Is confident in supporting, guiding, and training other staff as required.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion, and teamwork.

In return, you will:

• Join a supportive, forward-thinking school with opportunities for training and professional development, helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and development.

For further information please contact Amy Ward on warda89@aberteifi.ceredigion.sch.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west.