: Teaching Assistant Level 3 – ASD/Social, Communication and Interaction Resource Base
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | MPS - UPS 3 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3AL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1554192 |
Summary
The pupils, staff and Governors of Coed-y-Garn Primary School are looking for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant for our new ASD/Social, Communication and Interaction Learning Resource Base. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and become part of our inclusive learning community.
The successful candidate will be a friendly, enthusiastic and resilient professional with experience of working with pupils with ASD/Social, Communication and Interaction needs. They will be a caring practitioner who truly places the wellbeing of all children at the heart of their practice. They will be confident in implementing strategies at an individual learner or classroom level encouraging learners to reach their potential and share positive learning experiences through a clear understanding of ALN and curriculum. They will work in a supportive environment under the direction of the class teacher, Resource Base Lead, and other key professionals. They will be a role model to learners, colleagues and external stakeholders and have a flexibility in approach to meet the demands required within this busy and rewarding environment.
If you would like to join our school, where wellbeing for all is paramount, we are looking for a practitioner who will:
• Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children at CyG;
• Have high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour for all learners in the Learning Resource Base;
• Contribute to the fabric of the whole school, becoming a positive and effective member of a successful, professional, diligent staff team;
• Play a part in implementing and reviewing the curriculum;
• Support the improvement of standards for learners in all aspects of school life;
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of Curriculum for Wales and ALN;
• Demonstrates the ability to support the curriculum for learners with Additional Learning Needs, ASD, and Social, Communication and Interaction needs;
• Demonstrate effective professional, interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Be considerate and supportive of vulnerable learners;
• Be committed to the use of the Welsh language and the bilingual agenda in Wales;
• Meet the needs of all learners in the Learning Resource Base including pupils with ASD and Social, Communication and Interaction needs;
• Show passion for their continued professional development and be a lifelong learner and role model.
In return, we can offer:
• Enthusiastic, confident pupils who are keen to learn;
• A motivated and supportive staff team;
• Professional learning and support;
• A commitment to inclusive practice to support all learners
• A supportive and proactive Governing Body
• A truly collaborative relationship between the school and local community
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 – 12 middayShortlisting: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Classroom observations: Fortnight beginning 15th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 26th June 2026
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.Coed-y-Garn Primary School is committed to safe working practices and safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks on suitability for working in a school. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position and all qualifications will be verified.
This post also requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of Learning Support Assistant and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. We welcome applications in either Welsh or English.
The successful candidate will be a friendly, enthusiastic and resilient professional with experience of working with pupils with ASD/Social, Communication and Interaction needs. They will be a caring practitioner who truly places the wellbeing of all children at the heart of their practice. They will be confident in implementing strategies at an individual learner or classroom level encouraging learners to reach their potential and share positive learning experiences through a clear understanding of ALN and curriculum. They will work in a supportive environment under the direction of the class teacher, Resource Base Lead, and other key professionals. They will be a role model to learners, colleagues and external stakeholders and have a flexibility in approach to meet the demands required within this busy and rewarding environment.
If you would like to join our school, where wellbeing for all is paramount, we are looking for a practitioner who will:
• Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children at CyG;
• Have high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour for all learners in the Learning Resource Base;
• Contribute to the fabric of the whole school, becoming a positive and effective member of a successful, professional, diligent staff team;
• Play a part in implementing and reviewing the curriculum;
• Support the improvement of standards for learners in all aspects of school life;
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of Curriculum for Wales and ALN;
• Demonstrates the ability to support the curriculum for learners with Additional Learning Needs, ASD, and Social, Communication and Interaction needs;
• Demonstrate effective professional, interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Be considerate and supportive of vulnerable learners;
• Be committed to the use of the Welsh language and the bilingual agenda in Wales;
• Meet the needs of all learners in the Learning Resource Base including pupils with ASD and Social, Communication and Interaction needs;
• Show passion for their continued professional development and be a lifelong learner and role model.
In return, we can offer:
• Enthusiastic, confident pupils who are keen to learn;
• A motivated and supportive staff team;
• Professional learning and support;
• A commitment to inclusive practice to support all learners
• A supportive and proactive Governing Body
• A truly collaborative relationship between the school and local community
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 – 12 middayShortlisting: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Classroom observations: Fortnight beginning 15th June 2026
Interviews: Friday 26th June 2026
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.Coed-y-Garn Primary School is committed to safe working practices and safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment.Applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks on suitability for working in a school. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position and all qualifications will be verified.
This post also requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of Learning Support Assistant and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. We welcome applications in either Welsh or English.