THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 4HN
  • Subject: Teaching Assistant
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Contract: Fixed Term
  • Salary Type: Annually
  • Language: English
Apply Now (CY)

Apply Now (EN)

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Monmouthshire County Council
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a committed, caring and enthusiastic person to join our friendly community and team of committed, enthusiastic staff, governors, pupils and parents. You must be able to work closely with all team members to provide continuity for the children in the class. You must be able to work in all year groups and provide 1:1 support and group support for pupils with physical, learning or behavioural needs, in a mainstream environment.
Castle Park Primary School is at the heart of the Caldicot community. Our vision for Castle Park Primary School is to provide the experiences for everybody to be happy, resilient and confident learners. All pupils and staff need to be independent, think creatively and reflect upon their learning, in order to achieve their true potential and future aspirations.

The Purpose of this Role:

Support for Pupil

• When requires, attend to the pupil’s personal needs, and implement related personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, toileting, feeding and mobility.
• To support individual(s) with medical/behavioural needs to enable access to learning.
• Following training, administer medication in accordance with the procedures for LA and school policies.
• Supervise and support pupil ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with pupil, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.

Support for the Teacher

• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Liaise with the teacher to create a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil’s responses to learning activities and undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Establish routines to ensure regular and effective feedback is given to the teacher
• Apply school policy in relation to the promotion of positive pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning.
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents, carers as agreed with the teacher.
• Participate in meetings with parents and contribute to annual reviews in accordance with school practice.


Support for the School

• Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to inclusion, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school, including Cwricwlwm Cymreig.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and professional review as required.
• To undertake Child Protection / Safeguarding Training and to report anything of concern to the Headteacher.