Teaching Assistant Level 3 (HI Specialism)

Educators; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

Educators is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join the ALN Sensory Service Team in Aberystwyth on a temporary, part-time basis during term-time. The role involves supporting pupils with severe/profound/SEN needs, including medical assistance, and liaising with Ceredigion schools to aid transitions from primary to secondary education.

The post requires supervising pupils, attending to personal needs, assisting with learning activities, and collaborating with agencies.

Qualifications

• Supervise and support pupils individually or in groups, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Attend to pupils' personal and physical needs.
• Assist with planning and delivering learning activities in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and collaborate with other professionals.
• Supervise pupils on visits, trips, and out-of-school activities.
• Demonstrate self-evaluation to identify learning opportunities and improve practice.

Skills

Pupil supervision

Numeracy/Literacy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Behaviour support

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (HI Specialism)

Salary: 27,274 - 28,608 *

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our ALN Sensory Service Team on a temporary, part-time (term-time only) basis, to be based in the specialist hearing resource provision. 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.

We are looking to recruit an individual who:

• 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.

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

Aberystwyth Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and thesetting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.