Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, Wales 
Salary: £95+ per day
Employment Type: Temporary / Full-time

Job Description
We are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive education setting in Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will work as part of a collaborative team focused on inclusion, wellbeing and high-quality learning.

Key Responsibilities
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant based in Ebbw Vale, your daily duties will include:

• Delivering targeted wellbeing and emotional literacy interventions to help pupils build confidence, resilience and positive relationships
• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, adapting your approach to meet a range of learning needs and strengths
• Tracking and contributing to pupil progress information (including working alongside colleagues supporting additional learning needs) to help shape effective support plans
• Providing in-class support to remove barriers to learning, including reinforcing teacher-led instruction and modelling positive learning behaviours
• Preparing resources for interventions and classroom activities to ensure sessions are engaging, structured and purposeful
• Offering flexible support, including classroom cover where needed, to maintain continuity of learning and wellbeing support
• Promoting an inclusive culture, showing sensitivity to pupils’ diverse backgrounds and contributing to equality and anti-racism commitments
• Building professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and families through clear, respectful communication
• Taking part in school activities and wider enrichment opportunities that strengthen engagement and community

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) that supports you to work effectively in an education environment
• Previous experience supporting children or young people in a school or similar setting (classroom, interventions, pastoral or wellbeing support)
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong communication skills and a calm, caring approach to supporting behaviour, wellbeing and learning
• Flexibility and teamwork, with a proactive mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development
• ELSA experience (desirable, not essential)

Benefits & Work Environment

• £95+ per day with regular pay reviews (role and experience dependent)
• Ongoing training and development to build confidence in wellbeing and intervention support
• Supportive team culture focused on inclusion, safeguarding and pupil progress

If you are a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting new role in Ebbw Vale, apply today!

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