Cover Assistant – Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking a professional and motivated Cover Assistant to join their admin team at Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi. The role involves covering lessons for absent teachers and managing students, as well as providing support when not teaching. A good understanding of general educational subjects and strong communication skills are essential, particularly the capability to work in Welsh.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of all general educational subjects is essential.
• Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for absent teachers.
• Responsible for students and fulfilling the role of the absent teacher.
• Undertake a range of supportive duties when not in the classroom.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Knowledge of Educational Subjects

Job description

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.

Cover Assistant – Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well-organised and professional Cover Assistant to join our flourishing admin team.

The Cover Assistant will be required to cover lessons for absent teachers and will be responsible for students and expected to fulfil the role of the absent teacher. When not actively engaged in the classroom they will be expected to undertake a range of supportive duties. A good knowledge of all general educational subjects is essential, as are good communication skills and the and classroom management. The ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is essential.

Note: We reservethe 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 withinour organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote 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.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

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 Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Cardigan Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west.
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