Teaching Assistant (Special) Level 1 (Ysgol Penmaes)

Salary: Grade 4 Point 5 to Point 6 £23,500 to £23,893 per annum pro rata £12.18 to £12.38 per hour

Teaching Assistant (Special) Level 1 (Ysgol Penmaes)
Job description
Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Special School

32.5 hrs per Week / 39 weeks per annum (plus holiday entitlement)

Pay - Grade 4

September 2024 start - fixed term for one year

2 positions available

We are seeking to appoint a 2 fixed term contract Level 1 Teaching Assistants.

The post is for 32.5 hrs per week term time only: Monday - Friday.

You will need to be suitably qualified with a minimum of GCSE in English and Maths; you need to be committed to your own professional development and be willing to undertake other appropriate training, preferably leading to NVQ 2.

Current experience of working with children with special educational needs would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will work as part of the school team, working under the overall supervision of the class teachers throughout the school.

This role will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to work across all classes within Penmaes.

The teaching assistants will support the class teachers and support the learning and well-being of individual pupils or groups; they may provide appropriate care for those who are personally dependent on adults for their basic needs. This may include meeting their toileting needs with associated moving and handling. The posts require a committed and flexible approach as the wellbeing of all our pupils is highly important.

You can apply for these posts online at www.powys.gov.uk or you can request an application form from Powys County Council.

Closing date: 16th June 2024

Interviews: week commencing: 24th June 2024

The posts are subject to the satisfactory completion of the following safeguarding checks:

• References
• DBS application
• Copies of qualifications
• EWC Registration

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check