Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Fed of Mary Immaculate and St Teilo's Schools

Edu Directory; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a learner, enabling full access to learning within an inclusive environment. The fixed-term post runs until 22 October 2027 and is 25 hours per week during term time (45.8 weeks per annum), pro rata.

You will support the learner's educational, social and emotional development under the direction of the class teacher, helping to create a positive learning environment and promoting

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Awareness of the Curriculum for Wales
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a learner, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and access to learning
• Support the learner's social, emotional, physical and educational development
• Assist in the implementation of individual development plans (IDPs) and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities and monitor progress
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Build effective relationships with staff, parents/carers and other professionals
• Support the preparation of classroom activities and resources
• Promote safeguarding, equality and inclusion at all times

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

ICT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

GCSEs

Job description

Salary: Grade 4 - £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (1:1 Support) Fixed Term until 22/10/2027 25 hours per week Federation of Mary Immaculate and St Teilo's Catholic Primary Schools (Mary Immaculate) Grade 4 - £26,847 for 25 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £15,934.14 pro rata

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School. This is a fixed-term, part-time 1:1 support role, providing individual support for a learner to enable full access to learning and development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff, you will play a key role in supporting a learner's educational, social and emotional development. You will help to create a positive and engaging learning environment while promoting independence and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a learner, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and access to learning
• Support the learner's social, emotional, physical and educational development
• Assist in the implementation of individual development plans (IDPs) and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities and monitor progress
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and independence
• Build effective relationships with staff, parents/carers and other professionals
• Support the preparation of classroom activities and resources
• Promote safeguarding, equality and inclusion at all times

About You

• Has experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting
• Has an understanding of additional learning needs (ALN)
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a positive approach to supporting learners
• Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) EWC registration

Essential Requirements

• A relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent, or GCSEs)
• Experience working with children
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Awareness of the Curriculum for Wales

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real difference to a child's education and wellbeing
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and teamwork

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK. The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you. Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties. This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms

Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool. Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.