Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Fenton C P School

Educators; Wales; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenton C P School in Pembrokeshire is seeking a capable Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to work in the Learning Resource Centre, supporting children with additional learning needs. The role involves assisting with targets from individual development plans, helping develop communication skills, and supporting learning in classrooms.

You will contribute to safeguarding and to creating a stimulating, inclusive environment; the post is part of Pembrokeshire County Council's Education Service and

Responsibilities

• To contribute to the planning and implementation of appropriate programmes of activity for the children in collaboration with the class teacher.
• To assist in the provision of an attractive and stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays, indoors and out, relevant to the ages and needs of the children, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn
• To assist in the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development
• To share the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
• To demonstrate effective communication skills
• To have an understanding of early childhood development and a passion for working with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Fenton C P School

Salary: Grade 4 - £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata

Grade 4 - £26,847 for 30 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £19,120.96 pro rata

We are looking for a capable Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to work within our Learning Resource Centre area of the school to support with children with additional learning needs

At Fenton Community School we are passionate about providing the highest quality care for all our children in a fun, stimulating and caring environment.

The role will be to support children with complex needs both in the classroom, further develop communication skills and to support with the implementation of targets from their individual development Plans.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to the planning and implementation of appropriate programmes of activity for the children in collaboration with the class teacher.
• To assist in the provision of an attractive and stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays, indoors and out, relevant to the ages and needs of the children, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn
• To assist in the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development
• To share the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
• To demonstrate effective communication skills
• To have an understanding of early childhood development and a passion for working with children

We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by a strong ethos and the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of and to shape the practice in our school.

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

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

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.

Support & Additional Info

• 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.