Cynorthwyydd Addysgu Lefel Uwch​/Level Teaching Assistant - Ty Dysgu PRU

Cynorthwyydd Addysgu Lefel Uwch/Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ty Dysgu PRU at Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful / Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Job : LS070-5425

Salary: £31,537.00 - £33,699.00 (pro‑rata)

Job Scale: Grade 5 SCP 18‑22 pro‑rata

Job

Hours:

32.5 per week

Location: Ty Dysgu PRU – Market Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3HW

Speciality: Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit

• Plan, prepare and deliver targeted literacy interventions across the PRU.
• Support teaching staff through assessment, progress tracking and adapting learning activities.
• Contribute to the development of pupil profiles, IDPs, PSPs and reintegration plans.
• Provide skilled behaviour and emotional regulation support using trauma‑informed, restorative approaches.
• Assist in creating a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment that meets individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families, supporting homeschool communication.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, attending multi‑agency meetings where appropriate.
• Support teachers in preparing resources, assessments and classroom organisation.
• Assist with crisis response and the safe management of challenging situations.
• Participate in whole‑school initiatives, enrichment activities and multi‑agency collaboration.
• Uphold the ethos, policies and values of Ty Dysgu PRU at all times.

• Pupils who benefit greatly from positive, consistent relationships.
• A supportive and committed multi‑professional staff team.
• A strong, caring ethos grounded in trauma‑informed practice.
• Opportunities to make a life‑changing difference to young people.
• High‑quality professional learning and development.
• A positive, collaborative working environment.

Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 26th January 2026

Lesson Observations/Interviews: Monday 2nd February 2026

Application forms can be completed online at or obtained by telephone at and must be returned to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN
by Friday 23rd January 2026.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Safe Recruitment Statement:
Ty Dysgu PRU and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre‑employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process. All employees are required to comply with the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and other relevant operational policies. Confidentiality must be respected throughout employment.