Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Crownbridge SchoolCouncil

Applicants will work to support pupils who have severe and complex learning difficulties aged between 2 years -19 years of age. They should be reliable, resilient and flexible and work well as part of a team.

All applicants should possess:-

• Experience of children / young people with special educational need – a primary need of cognition and learning
• Experience in attending to personal care needs of children and young adults;
• Ability to support pupil’s behaviour & emotional wellbeing / development;
• The ability to follow instruction and have a desire to further their professional development;
• Enthusiasm and a conscientious approach;
• The ability to embrace change and contribute to school development

These positions offer the applicant an opportunity to join an innovative, vibrant active team.

If you are interested in working as a casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 please attend one of the sessions below which are on a Monday and start promptly at 4.00 pm.

14th September 2026 / 12th October 2026 / 16th November 2026 / 18th January 2027

8th March 2027 / 19th April 2027 / 17th May 2027 / 21st June 2027

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this position. 

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups. 

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.   

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview. 

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.