Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Penrhyncoch Primary School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Aberystwyth is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for Penrhyncoch Primary School. The ideal candidate will assist in the Foundation Phase, demonstrate flexibility, and have experience working in a primary school setting. Communication in Welsh is essential. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and will need an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and flexible individual committed to all aspects of school life.
• Recent experience of providing SEN intervention groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Foundation Phase at Penrhyncoch Primary School.

Skills

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Experience in a primary school

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Penrhyncoch Primary School

Penrhyncoch School Governors wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to assist in the Foundation Phase. We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible individual that will be fully committed to all aspects of school life. Ideally, you’ll have recent experience of working in a primary school and providing SEN intervention groups.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential.

For further information please contact the Headteacher, Miss Catryn Lawrence on 01970 828 566.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note 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

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