Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ysgol Bro Pedr (Canolfan y Bont)

Salary: 25,185 *

About the role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed ALN Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our experienced and dedicated team at Canolfan y Bont.

The successful candidate will support pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs, including:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning and achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive environment.

You will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning and achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff and a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide tailored support to pupils with complex needs
• Contribute to a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
• Participate in and complete specialist training as required

About you

We are seeking an individual who:

• Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Works effectively as part of a team

Essential:

• Commitment to supporting pupils with additional learning needs

Desirable:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with complex needs with the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

Note: We reserve the 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. Please note 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

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