Teaching Assistant Level 3 (HI Specialism)

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is inviting applications for a supportive role in assisting pupils with severe/profound/SEN and behavioural needs. The post emphasises enabling access to learning both in class and in resource provisions, including medical assistance where required.

You will work with schools to support transitions between primary and secondary settings, supervise pupils on trips, and collaborate with other staff and agencies.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Can supervise and provide support to pupils, either individually or in groups, in meaningful learning activities ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Can attend to pupil’s personal and physical needs
• Can assist with planning and delivery of specific learning activities in a variety of situations such as in the classroom, small group settings or on a one-to-one
• Can use strategies to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Can establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals to support pupil achievement and progress
• Can supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required having regard for the health safety and wellbeing of pupils, other staff and the general public
• Has the ability to self-evaluate their own learning needs to strive to seek out learning opportunities

Job description

About the role

On a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate will be required to support access to learning for pupils with severe/profound/special educational/behavioural needs including the provision of specific medical assistance in and out of the classroom and in a resource provision. They will offer support and guidance to, and work with Ceredigion schools to assist with transition of pupils between primary and secondary school settings.

Key responsibilities

• Can supervise and provide support to pupils, either individually or in groups, in meaningful learning activities ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Can attend to pupil’s personal and physical needs
• Can assist with planning and delivery of specific learning activities in a variety of situations such as in the classroom, small group settings or on a one-to-one
• Can use strategies to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Can establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals to support pupil achievement and progress
• Can supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required having regard for the health safety and wellbeing of pupils, other staff and the general public
• Has the ability to self-evaluate their own learning needs to strive to seek out learning opportunities
• Has good numeracy/literacy skills
• Can work constructively and flexibly as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For further information please contact: Dr Louize A Miller via email on [e-mail] or 07773075522

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.