THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Abergavenny , Monmouthshire, NP7 7DG
  • Subject: Teaching Assistant
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary Type: Annually
  • Language: English
  • Closing Date: 05 December, 2024 12:00 PM

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Teaching Assistant - Cantref Primary School

Monmouthshire County Council
We wish to appoint a committed, caring and enthusiastic person to provide 1:1 support for pupil with learning and behavioural needs, in a mainstream environment. This post will be dependent on the pupils remaining in mainstream school and the local authority confirming the funding. The school will provide:

• A welcoming, successful and caring school.
• Happy, highly motivated children who enjoy learning in a challenging, fun, vibrant environment.
• Training & support
• A strong team of friendly, committed and experienced staff.
• Supportive parents, carers and Governing Body

The Purpose of this Role:

Support for Pupil

• To support individual(s) with pastoral/behavioural needs to enable access to learning including.
• 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 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.