Job profile

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Job details

Job reference: SRY0064A
Date posted: 23/06/2025
Application closing date: 02/07/2025
Location: Newtown
Salary: Grade 7 Point 15 to Point 19 £29,093 to £31,067 per annum pro rata £15.07 to £16.10 per hour
Package: 32.5 hours, Permanent
Contractual hours: 32.5
Basis: Blank
Job category/type: Schools - Non Teaching
Attachments: SRY0064 Cym Swydd Ddisgrifiad.pdf SRY0064 Eng Job Description.pdf

Job description

There are two positions available

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Posts x 2
ALN Teaching Assistants Required.
Ysgol Robert Owen is an incredible special school in Newtown, Powys. We have an amazing new build school with outstanding facilities for our students. We are looking for two inspiring ALN One to One/group Teaching Assistants to join the school on a full time basis. The role will involve working in class groups either with small groups and/or 1 1. Our school caters for children and young people with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom are on the Autistic Spectrum.

Are you passionate about being a Teaching Assistant?
Do you enjoy supporting and developing children who have complex needs?
The successful Teaching Assistant will have the following:
• NVQ Level 3 qualified in a relevant subject and/or a minimum of 6 months’
experience of working with young people with ALN.
• GCSE grade C or above in English & Maths or equivalent.
• A calm, patient and caring personality
• Good communication & IT skills
• A robust understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding Guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education.
Successful application will involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply at least two professional references.
In return you will receive:
• Brilliant rates of pay
• Working in a rewarding environment
• Outstanding professional support and development
If you feel you are the right person for this role, then we look forward to hearing from you, please apply via the PCC website
www.robertowen.powys.sch.uk
office@robertowen.powys.sch.uk
Ysgol Robert Owen – Plantation Lane – Newtown – Powys – SY16 1LH Tel 01686 627454