Teaching Assistant Level 2

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Coedffr anc Primary School in Wales is seeking an excellent Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join a skilled staff team and support pupils with complex learning needs in our BESD Assessment Centre.

You will work under the direct supervision of the class teacher, bringing calm, empathy and reliability, and helping to build positive connections with pupils and adults. Enhanced DBS is required, with EWC registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils who have complex learning needs.
• Calm, empathic, resilient and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Able to work collaboratively and under supervision of the class teacher.

Responsibilities

• Work within our BESD Assessment Centre.
• Receive instruction under the direct supervision of the class teacher.
• Contribute to building positive connections with pupils and adults.

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

(Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

The Governing Body of Coedffr anc Primary School wish to appoint an excellent and highly committed Teaching Assistant Level 2. They will join a skilled team of staff and work initially within our BESD Assessment Centre. You will work and receive instruction under the direct supervision of the class teacher.

The successful candidate must have experience of working with pupils who have complex learning needs. They must be calm, empathic, resilient and enthusiastic about working with children. They must be accepting that behaviour is communication, be a good communicator and team member. You must also be caring, flexible and approachable in order to make positive connections with pupils and adults. It is important you are reliable and able to take responsibility and have the ability to work collaboratively.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with EWC.