Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Educators; Aberaeron; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

A Teaching Assistant Level 2 position at Aberaeron Comprehensive School (Aberaeron) requires experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs and a willingness to work within a life-skills curriculum in Canolfan Y Mor. Welsh language ability is desirable, and an Enhanced DBS check is part of the recruitment process.

The school offers a generous pension contribution scheme and a range of employee benefits as part of a supportive, bilingual community.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Welsh language ability is desirable if possible
• Enhanced DBS check required prior to appointment

Skills

ALN experience

Welsh language

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Salary: 26,016 *

About the role

Aberaeron Comprehensive School is a friendly, vibrant and naturally bilingual school which reflects the ethos and culture of the local area. We take pride in our long history of academic and extra-curricular successes and the personal support that every pupil enjoys.

The Governing Body of Aberaeron Comprehensive School is seeking to appoint an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils studying a life-skills based curriculum in Canolfan Y Mor. Experience of working with pupils with a variety of additional learning needs is required.

In addition to the above, we require an individual with fluency in the Welsh language if possible.

Any candidate is welcome to contact the ALNCo for an informal discussion.

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 .

Job Description and Person Specification

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

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roleswithin our organisation requireaDisclosureand 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

Aberaeron Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.