Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Swansea Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Council is seeking a candidate qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent to support pupils in Upper Key Stage 2. The role requires a committed and passionate approach to learning and teaching, and a strong team ethos.

The successful applicant will be an excellent team player, sympathetic to and supportive of pupils with additional learning needs, and able to nurture, inspire and motivate pupils. An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to employment, in line with Swansea Council

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience of working within an Upper Key Stage 2 setting.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable.

Skills

Committed and passionate about leaning

Excellent team player

Sympathetic to and supportive of LS Nd

Nurture, inspire and motivate pupils

Work as part of a team to achieve best

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Candidates should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have previous experience of working within an Upper Key Stage 2 setting. Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable. The successful candidate will be:

• Committed and passionate about learning and teaching.
• An excellent team player with a positive attitude.
• Sympathetic to and supportive of pupils with additional learning needs.
• Able to nurture, inspire and motivate pupils.
• Able to work as part of a team to achieve the best for every pupil.

The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing employment.

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding