Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Penglais Comprehensive School

Educators Wales; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Aberystwyth is looking for a full-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will support students with various learning needs to access the curriculum and make progress. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the educational success and aspirations of students, in a collaborative and supportive environment. The position requires initiative and a passion for helping students reach their full potential, along with compliance to safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with additional learning needs is ideal.
• Ability to adhere to safeguarding policies and practices.
• Commitment to professional development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing the curriculum.
• Facilitate progress in student learning.
• Contribute to a positive school environment.

Skills

Initiative

Support for students

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

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Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Penglais Comprehensive School

Salary: 26,403 - 27,694 *

About the role

We seek to appoint a full-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant who will join an enthusiastic and dedicated team working within Canolfan Ni, our Learning Support Centre, with children with a variety of additional learning needs. The post will be varied depending on the needs of the students and that of the Teacher in Charge.

The right candidate will enjoy working in a busy environment. You will be required to use your own initiative to ensure that students can access the curriculum and that they are making good progress in their learning. This is a role that would suit an ambitious individual who has a genuine interest in supporting students to meet their potential.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais School in becoming an excellent school.

Ysgol Penglais School has much to offer

• a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students
• a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
• access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth
• located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

Job Description and Person Specification

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on 01970 624811 or email [e-mail]

Safeguarding

Ysgol Penglais School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Closing Date

We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. 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.

What we offer

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

Where you'll work

• 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