Parkland Primary School : Teaching Assistant Level 2

Headteacher Anne Lloyd
Deputy Headteacher Felicity Poole
Deputy Headteacher Rachel Leahy

"Together we Thrive."

Parkland Primary School is a happy, hard-working, and well-ordered community in which children are able to develop their potential academically, socially, spiritually, and creatively.

We strive to establish a love of learning in all our children by motivating them by providing engaging, quality learning experiences. High expectations underpin all we do and children are supported in the challenges to meet them, developing resilience and learning from mistakes as they progress. At the centre of learning is a broad, balanced, relevant, and engaging curriculum, which ensures every child is able to achieve in their talents.

Mutual respect forms the basis for all our learning and the partnerships we have with parents/carers and the community enables us to achieve the standards which are hallmarks of the school.

We are seeking an outstanding individual who is looking to progress within the Teaching Assistant role.

The successful candidate will be working with pupils within the school's STF with pupils' with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will:

• be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be committed to professional learning and continual professional development and developing your skills.
• have high expectations both for pupils and themselves.
• have excellent communication skills and be committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff.
• support high quality teaching and learning.
• enthuse, motivate and engage pupils in all areas of learning.
• be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.
• demonstrate patience, empathy and a nurturing approach when supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
• be confident in implementing individual development plans (IDPs) and supporting pupils with differentiated learning strategies.
• work closely with specialist staff to deliver targeted interventions and therapies.
• assist in creating a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment tailored to the needs of each pupil.
• be proactive in identifying and responding to pupils' emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• support teachers in managing pupils' behaviour.
• support pupils in regulating their emptions and managing their behaviour.
• Have experience of working with children with severe learning difficulties.

We can offer you:

• an excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own skills and to make a positive impact on the lives and learning experiences of the pupils in our care.
• the chance to work as part of a dedicated, friendly and highly supportive team.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. Childcare qualifications and having effective ICT skills to enhance learning could prove advantageous.

Application forms can be downloaded from the City and County of Swansea website at www.swansea.gov.uk

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Parkland Primary School - Teaching Assistant Level 2 Job description ( PDF, 86 KB )

Completed forms should be returned for the attention of the headteacher, Mrs Anne Lloyd to the school email: parkland.school@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Closing date: 23 June 2025 (12.00pm).
Shortlisting: 23 June 2025
Interview Date: 2 July 2025
Post to commence: 1 September 2025.