Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Johnston C.P. School

Educators; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

DBS check provided

Job summary

Educators is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) at Johnston C.P. School in Pembrokeshire. This 27.5-hour week role is term-time only for 45.8 weeks per annum, with a pro rata salary of £26,847–£27,274 for Grade 4.

The post involves 1:1 pupil support, assisting in class, preparing materials and displays, and contributing to individual learning plans under guidance. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, understand children’s needs, and be registered with the

Qualifications

• A good standard of education, an understanding of children/young people's needs and rights, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Class Teacher in class/group/individual lessons.
• Prepare materials and displays; clear away resources as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of individual learning plans under direction.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs and implement related programmes.
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Encourage interaction and independent behaviour in pupils.

Skills

1:1 support

ALN pupil experience

intervention programmes

classroom support

materials preparation

display creation

pupil safeguarding

Education

EWC registration

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Johnston C.P. School

Grade 4 - £26,847 - £27,274 pro rata

1:1 Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Johnston C.P. School

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a learning support assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a child. This is a fixed term postion subject to 1:1 funding.

Grade 4 - £26,847.00 for 27.50 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £17,527.55 pro rata

Delivery of specified intervention and behaviour programmes are essential so experience of working with an ALN pupil with strong characteristics would be advantageous.

Working under the direction of the classroom teacher or senior staff, you will provide support for pupils. This will take the form of assisting the Class Teacher through participation in class/ group/ individual lessons. You will also be expected to assist in the preparation of materials and displays, clear away resources as required, and contribute to the delivery of individual learning plans under the direction of the Class Teacher.

You will need to attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. You will also be required to supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning, including those with special education needs. You will be required to encourage pupils to interact with others in activities and also encourage them to act independently and behave in an appropriate way.

A good standard of education, an understanding of children/ young people's needs and rights, together with excellent communication skills are all essential for this role.

You will need to be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) for this post.

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.

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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.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.