THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Cardigan,
  • Hours: Full time
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Salary: 25,584 - 26,835 *
  • Language: Welsh
  • Closing Date: 06 July, 2025 12:00 AM
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Cover Assistant - Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi

Ceredigion County Council

Salary: 25,584 - 26,835 *

About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well-organised and professional Cover Assistant to join our flourishing admin team.

The Cover Assistant will be required to cover lessons for absent teachers and will be responsible for students and expected to fulfil the role of the absent teacher. When not actively engaged in the classroom they will be expected to undertake a range of supportive duties. A good knowledge of all general educational subjects is essential, as are good communication skills and the and classroom management. The ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is essential.

Job Description and Person Specification

Note: We reservethe right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that 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. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:
  • 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
Cardigan Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west.
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