Read more

eTeach UK Limited; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cysgod y Coed is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils with diverse learning needs. You will help learners engage with the curriculum and participate in school life while contributing to emotional wellbeing and daily routines.

The role offers full induction and ongoing professional development as part of a trauma-informed, restorative practice approach to wellbeing and learning.

Responsibilities

• enhance the learning of pupils with a wide range of learning needs
• support pupils to gain independence and participate in the curriculum and in the general life of the school
• support in meeting the health and wellbeing needs of individuals
• support the school’s procedures for promoting high levels of attendance

Job description

Cysgod y Coed is a growing service that is working alongside the Local Authority to continue to strive for excellence, in a provision that prioritises wellbeing. The job role of our TAs is to provide pupils with excellent teaching and learning support, as well as emotional wellbeing intervention, which allows our pupils to discover and fulfil their potential. Our Teaching Assistants:

• enhance the learning of pupils with a wide range of learning needs
• support in enabling pupils to gain independence and participate in the curriculum and in the general life of the school
• support in meeting the health and wellbeing needs of individuals
• support the school’s procedures for promoting high levels of attendance

A full programme of Professional Learning helps foster the trauma-informed and restorative practice we know underpins sound pedagogy. The goal is to enhance pupils’ wellbeing and self-worth so that they can confidently achieve alongside their peers. Full induction and continuous professional development will be provided by the service.