About the role

The post presents an opportunity to join a team in a happy and thriving environment and we are looking for a teaching assistant who is a good team member to fit in with our close supportive staff. We are blessed with good parish links, happy and enthusiastic staff, wonderful pupils and tremendous resources. St Padarn’s welcomes applications from Catholics but candidates of all faiths or no faith are welcome to apply. The successful candidate’s job will be to work 1:1 or with a small group of pupils (as designated by the ALNCo or the Headteacher) in a TA2 role for 16.5 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Be committed to upholding the Catholic ethos of the school
• Be committed to the school and contribute to aspects of school life
• Adhere to the school safeguarding policy promoting the welfare of all our children
• Have experience working in a school setting
• Hold at least NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent or higher qualification related to education
• Have a deep understanding of pupils with ALN / medical needs and their needs to improve academically, socially and emotionally.
• To deliver intervention programmes as deemed necessary
• Lead or support daily sensory circuit activities
• Deliver speech therapy programmes
• Dupport the pupils in developing basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Deliver intimate care as necessary and support with toilet training
• Develop play skills and social development and supporting behavioural expectations
• Assess progress of the child and work in collaboration with the class teacher and the ALNCO to plan for the next step in development
• Prepare some resources and activities appropriate to the children’s developmental needs.

Shortlisting: Thursday 16th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 21st April 2026

Get in touch

For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Enid Brophy on BrophyE2@st-padarnsrcp.ceredigion.sch.uk.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.