Teaching Assistant Level 3
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,966 to £23,413 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Caerphilly County, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0010639 |
Summary
We are recruiting Level 3 Teaching Assistants at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 35 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Location: Various Locations across the Borough
Team: Educated Other Than at School (EOTAS)
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £21,966 - £23,413 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you passionate about make a real difference in the lives of young people who need alternative approaches to education?
We are seeking dedicated and resilient level 3 teaching assistants to join our supportive team within an EOTAS (educated other than at school) secondary setting.
This is a unique opportunity to support learners who are not currently accessing mainstream education due to emotional, behavioural or medical needs. You will need to demonstrate patience, creativity and a trauma informed approach and be able to work flexibility across different sites, including a pupil referral unit. Relevant, recent experience is desirable.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A Relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or experience.
2. Level 2 qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales in numeracy and literacy. For example NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
3. Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
4. Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Aplin/Rebecca Hendy on 01495 235600 or email aplinc5@hwbcymru.net hendyr1@caerphilly.gov.uk
Working hours: 35 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Location: Various Locations across the Borough
Team: Educated Other Than at School (EOTAS)
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £21,966 - £23,413 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you passionate about make a real difference in the lives of young people who need alternative approaches to education?
We are seeking dedicated and resilient level 3 teaching assistants to join our supportive team within an EOTAS (educated other than at school) secondary setting.
This is a unique opportunity to support learners who are not currently accessing mainstream education due to emotional, behavioural or medical needs. You will need to demonstrate patience, creativity and a trauma informed approach and be able to work flexibility across different sites, including a pupil referral unit. Relevant, recent experience is desirable.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A Relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or experience.
2. Level 2 qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales in numeracy and literacy. For example NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
3. Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
4. Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Aplin/Rebecca Hendy on 01495 235600 or email aplinc5@hwbcymru.net hendyr1@caerphilly.gov.uk
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