Teaching Assistant - Level 2 – (Point 6 of PayScale)
Temporary Fixed Term for 1 Year – 28 Hours
(To start September 2026)
We are looking for a capable Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to work as 1-1 support for a child with additional learning needs.
At Neyland Community School we are passionate about providing the highest quality care for all our children in a fun, stimulating and caring environment. We love the outside and promote active learning opportunities in the outdoors – in all weathers!
The role will be to support children both in the classroom and on an individual 1-1 basis to access the curriculum, further develop communication skills and to support with the implementation of targets from their individual development Plans.
Responsibilities
- To contribute to the planning and implementation of appropriate programmes of activity for the children in collaboration with the class teacher.
- To have a full understanding of the school systems of record keeping and keep records of the children’s development, using our online learning journey called SeeSaw.
- To assist with the Breakfast Club routines each morning
- To assist in the provision of an attractive and stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays, indoors and out, relevant to the ages and needs of the children, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn
- To assist in the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development
- To be familiar with the National Minimum Standards and guidelines and recommendations of good practice and assist in their implementation
- To share the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
The vacancy is for 28 hours per week over five days, Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 15:00.
We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by a strong ethos and the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of and to shape the practice in our school.
Our recent successful Estyn Inspection (March 2023) noted many strengths;
Neyland Community School is a place where pupils, staff and families feel welcomed and supported. A notable strength of the school is the strong caring ethos and the trust and respect between pupils and staff. School leaders have developed a positive culture of teamwork amongst the staff and the local community. The school provides a rich, broad and balanced range of learning experiences and additional provision.
At our school we talk about ‘going above and beyond’ and actively demonstrate this to our children, families and community. It is key that the successful applicant is part of this and demonstrates skills to actively become part of our positive and caring ethos, whilst providing rich learning experiences to our pupils.
If you require further information about the role then please contact the Headteacher on
[email protected] or to arrange a visit.
Please also take a look at our school website https://neylandcommunity-school.co.uk/home and our Facebook Page to learn more about our effective school.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 1st July
Employee Benefits
Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.
The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
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Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected].
- Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected].
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
