Teaching Assistant Level 2

Educators Wales; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cardigan seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide personalized support for a pupil with complex medical needs. Responsibilities include assisting with tube feeding and mobility, ensuring the pupil's well-being, and collaborating with educational and healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience with additional needs, strong communication skills, and a Level 2 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent. A supportive work environment with ongoing training and professional development is offered.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to medical needs promptly.
• Experience with medical procedures such as tube feeding (training provided if necessary).
• Background in healthcare or previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, individualized support to meet the pupil’s educational and personal care needs.
• Assist with medical requirements, including tube feeding and monitoring health indicators.
• Support mobility and positioning in line with health professionals guidance.
• Facilitate inclusion in classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate records of care and progress.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent

Job description

Location: Aberporth Primary School, Cardigan,

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Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Aberporth Primary School

Salary: 25,185 *

About the role

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Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant in Canolfan y Don to provide one‑to‑one support for a pupil with complex medical needs during a maternity cover period. The pupil is wheelchair‑dependent and requires tube feeding, along with ongoing medical care throughout the school day. This role is essential in ensuring the pupil’s safety, well‑being, and access to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, individualized support to meet the pupil’s educational and personal care needs.
• Assist with medical requirements, including tube feeding and monitoring health indicators, following training and school protocols.
• Support mobility and positioning in line with health professionals guidance.
• Facilitate inclusion in classroom activities and social interactions.
• Work closely with teachers, healthcare professionals, and parents to implement care and learning plans.
• Maintain accurate records of care and progress.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Strong communication skills, calm under pressure, positive attitude.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to medical needs promptly.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with pupils with complex medical or physical needs.
• Knowledge of medical procedures such as tube feeding (training provided if necessary).
• Background in healthcare or previous experience in a similar role.
• Level 2 qualification in Learning Support or equivalent (or willingness to work towards one).

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team.
• Specific training from healthcare professionals regarding the role and fulfilling the medical tasks required.
• Ongoing support from other colleagues who currently support the pupil.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A school environment focused on wellbeing and inclusion.

Note

We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

Safeguarding and DBS

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. We assess each applicant on a case‑by‑case basis.

Additional Benefits

• Work‑life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development