Teaching Assistant Level 4 – Support and Delivering Learning

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational authority is seeking a Level 4 Teaching Assistant to support the Post 16 Pathway 1 Independent Living Skills course. This role involves delivering tailored learning activities for students with severe learning difficulties, fostering meaningful relationships, and collaborating with parents and professionals to enhance student achievement.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to create meaningful relationships and inspire students with severe learning difficulties.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities and interventions for students with severe learning needs.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Motivation

Job description

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

Teaching Assistant Level 4 – Support and Delivering Learning

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work on the Post 16 Pathway 1 Independent Living Skills (ILS) course, within the Ceredigion Post 16 specialist provision. The Pathway 1 ILS course caters to students with severe learning, physical, and/or medical difficulties, providing bespoke provision to meet their learning needs.

The Level 4 Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of the specialist teacher to deliver learning activities and interventions as part of an enriched, differentiated curriculum and life skills programme for students with severe learning needs in the Pathway 1 ILS programme. They will establish constructive relationships and communicate effectively with parents, carers, and other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support learners' achievement and progress.

The teaching assistant should have the ability to create meaningful relationships and inspire students with severe learning difficulties, supporting them on their pathway to adulthood.

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. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature and relevance of any convictions related to the role's responsibilities. 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 contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

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 include:

• 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 is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.