Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Ysgol Bro Pedr

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – visual impairment support and supporting any pupil that requires access to provision.

Location: 3-19

This post is advertised as a fixed-term contract, ending on 31 August 2026.

To provide high-quality support to a child or young person with a visual impairment, enabling full access to learning, promoting independence, and supporting their educational, social, and emotional development within the classroom and wider school environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to meet the individual needs of the learner with visual impairment.
• Adapt and modify classroom materials (e.g., enlarging text, tactile resources, audio format) to ensure accessibility.
• Support mobility and safe movement around the school environment, where appropriate.
• Use specialist equipment and technology (e.g., magnifiers, screen readers, Braille equipment if applicable).
• Work closely with the class teacher to plan, deliver, and review learning activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience in the learner.
• Support the learner’s social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
• Liaise with external specialists (e.g., Sensory Service, VI specialist teacher) as directed.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, support provided, and any concerns.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• The ability to work through the medium of Welsh is essential for this post.
• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the needs of learners with visual impairment.
• Ability to adapt materials and support learning needs.
• Patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Ability to follow guidance and work as part of a team.
• Experience working with children with ALN/SEN.
• Training in visual impairment or sensory needs.
• Ability to use specialist VI equipment or software

Note:
We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults  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.

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership;
  Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning;
  Digital Literacy;
  Literacy and Numeracy;
  Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion;
  Attendance;
  Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing
  :
  
  Counselling;
  Welfare;
  Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ;
  Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service;
  Cered;
  Felinfach Theatre;
  Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places;
  Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme;
  Buildings;
  Grants
• Catering: Day Centres;
  Primary Schools;
  Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment;
  Childcare & Play Grant;
  Childcare Offer;
  Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Play schemes);
  Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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