Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Wales is looking for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support ALN pupils at Aberaeron Comprehensive School. The role involves implementing personal programs and assisting in educational plans to foster an inclusive environment for all students. The ideal candidate is proactive and enjoys collaborating within a diverse educational team.

Benefits

Generous employer pension scheme

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good numeracy/literacy skills required.
• Flexibility to work as part of a team.
• Participation in development and training expected.

Responsibilities

• Support ALN pupils in mainstream classes.
• Implement personal programs addressing health and welfare.
• Assist in the development of Individual Education Plans.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

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.

Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Aberaeron Comprehensive School

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 looking to recruit a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support targeted groups of ALN pupils in the mainstream setting in Welsh and English medium classes using a range of support strategies, under the direction of the ALNCo.

Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron is a naturally bilingual school, and it is our aim to support each pupil to be bilingual by the time they leave. We have over 570 pupils with approximately 100 in the sixth form. We aim to create a hardworking environment in which pupils can enjoy academic success, and develop personally and emotionally, by virtue of social and cultural activities. Pupils are encouraged to do their best at all times, to achieve the highest possible standards for life during and after their school years.

Along with the Additional Learning Needs Department, the school also hosts a Speech, Language and Communication Specialist Resource Center – Canolfan y Môr. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly as part of a team and be able to change their way of working to meet the various needs of the pupils.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Dealing with the pupils’ personal needs, and implementing relevant personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare issues
• Supervise and support pupils with special educational needs ensuring they are safe and have access to learning
• Assist with the development, implementation and review of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Give feedback to pupils regarding progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance, etc
• Promote inclusion and acceptance for all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and to take part in activities under the guidance of the teacher
• Encourage pupils to act independently, as appropriate

We are looking to recruit an individual:

• with good numeracy/literacy skills;
• who will participate in development and training;
• who works constructively and flexibly as part of a team understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a busy environment, using their own initiative, have a positive outlook and a genuine interest in supporting pupils in their learning.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including, a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here.

Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. Aspart of this commitment,certain roles withinourorganisationrequire 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

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