Casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Crownbridge School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Crownbridge School in Torfaen is seeking a casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. The role includes assisting with personal care and contributing to pupils' wellbeing and development.

You will work as part of a team, follow instructions, and seek to develop professionally. Registration with the Education Workforce Council and an Enhanced DBS check are required, with Welsh language skills desirable.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required.
• Experience with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable.
• Experience attending to personal care needs of children and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Attend to the personal care needs of pupils.
• Support pupils' behaviour, emotional wellbeing and development.
• Work as part of a team.

Skills

Behaviour support

Instruction following

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Registration with Education Workforce Council

Job description

A casual Teaching Assistant Level 2 post at Crownbridge School, employed by Torfaen County Borough Council, with no set hours. The work supports pupils aged 2 to 19 who have severe and complex learning difficulties, including their personal care, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. Interested candidates are asked to attend one of the Monday 4.00pm sessions listed in the advert. Registration with the Education Workforce Council and an Enhanced DBS check are required.

What the job involves

• Support pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties
• Attend to the personal care needs of pupils
• Support pupils' behaviour, emotional wellbeing and development
• Work as part of a team

Registration & licences

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council

Experience

• Experience of children or young people with special educational needs, primarily cognition and learning
• Experience attending to the personal care needs of children and young adults

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to support behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Ability to follow instructions and a desire to develop professionally
• Enthusiasm and a conscientious approach
• Ability to embrace change and contribute to school development
• Reliable, resilient and flexible, and works well in a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• Welsh language skills