Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Ebbw Vale, Wales Jun 16, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Junior

Level 3 Teaching Assistant focuses on employerlocationwe are seeking to appoint an innovative level 3 teaching assistant ready to develop their leadership skills whilst supporting teaching and learning within the class.

What the role involves

  • EmployerLocationWe are seeking to appoint an innovative Level 3 Teaching Assistant ready to develop their leadership skills whilst supporting teaching and learning within the class.
  • We are looking to employ a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support learning through working closely with the class teacher to ensure effective teaching and learning.
  • Support the class in the short-term absence of a class teacher, ensuring that there is no detrimental effect to learning.
  • Need to be flexible in providing both planned and unplanned support to meet the needs of our learners.
  • Be supported by a compassionate middle and senior leadership team in order to develop your own leadership skills as you act as a mentor to Teaching Assistants new to the school.

Skills and requirements

  • Have experience of effective classroom management techniques.

Confirmed role details

  • Building strong relationships with learners, enabling learning to continue in the absence of their class teacher.
  • Need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • You must be resourceful, positive, emotionally resilient and have a holistic approach to supporting the needs of children and young people.
  • An ability to contribute to the warm, caring ethos of our school is essential.

Candidate fit

  • patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

  • Enabling learners to be successful through developing and supporting excellent.
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