Teaching Assistant Level 2

Educators Wales; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Wrexham is seeking a classroom support assistant to work 15.4 hours per week during term time. This temporary role involves supporting teachers and pupils in the classroom and assisting with various responsibilities including helping students with personal needs and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates must hold an enhanced DBS and EWC registration. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies is essential.
• Ability to assist in maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and groups under teacher guidance.
• Prepare classroom for lessons and assist with pupil behaviour.
• Attend to personal needs of pupils including health and hygiene.

Skills

Experience in classroom support

Ability to encourage independence

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of child protection policies

Education

DBS & EWC registration

Job description

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Salary: £8,885 - £9,026

About the Role

15.4 hours per week
Term time only, 38 weeks per year
Temporary until 27/03/2026
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support for the Pupils

• To work with individual pupils and groups of children under direction of the teacher.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.

Support for the Teachers

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
• Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing etc.

Support for the Curriculum

• Support pupils to understand instructions
• Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
• Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

An Enhanced DBS & EWC registration is required for this position.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About Us – Wrecsam County Borough Council (Welsh)

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About Us – Wrexham County Borough Council (English)

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At the Council, we value diversity, support personal and professional growth, and offer a flexible and supportive working environment. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of people in Wrexham and the wider region.