Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Penglais Comprehensive School


Company:	Ceredigion County Council
Salary:	from £26,016 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	SA46 0PA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

We seek to appoint a full-time Level 2 Teaching Assistant who will work with students who have support from the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Department at Penglais. Your work will involve supporting students who have a wide spectrum of ALN needs by running a variety of interventions to small groups of students as well as supporting students in the classroom to allow them to effectively access their curriculum.

The right candidate will enjoy working in a busy environment. You will be required to use your own initiative to ensure that students can access the curriculum and that they are making good progress in their learning. This is a role that would suit an ambitious individual who has a genuine interest in supporting students to meet their potential.

Ysgol Penglais has much to offer:

- a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students

- a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders

- access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth

- located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

Information Pack [https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106945%20Eng.pdf]

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on 01970 624811or email.

Ysgol Penglais is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

For more details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the full job description on the Ceredigion County Council careers website.

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