Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Pantside Primary School

Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Pantside Primary School
Job description

Teaching Assistant

Pantside Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Specialist Resource Base

Term Time Only, Part Time (32.5 Hours)

Closing Date: 9 th May 2023

Required from 1 st September 2023 (or as soon as possible)

Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 7-11) £22,369-£24,054 (vacancy is pro rata)

Pantside Primary School caters for children between the ages of 3- 11. We are fortunate to host two Specialist Resource Bases on behalf of Caerphilly Council for children with ASD and or Social and Communication needs. These Resource bases are highly regarded by parents and professionals alike and sit within a very inclusive school community.

We are committed to providing a highly individualised and inclusive education to all our pupils at Pantside, with an emphasis on meeting their individual needs and developing their strengths and interests within a highly supportive and engaging learning environment.

Pupils are looking to appoint a teacher who is:

• Friendly, empathetic and approachable;
• Enthusiastic and fun;
• Patient and will listen and act on their views.

The Governing Body would like to appoint:

The Governing Body of Pantside Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work within the school's Specialist Resource Base. The school is a happy community school and the teaching assistants are central to the running of the school. A calm and approachable manner is essential along with sound communication skills. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and will show a commitment to helping every child reach their full potential. The successful candidate will ideally have knowledge and experience of how to support pupils with ASD combined with an understanding of the Primary Curriculum.

Governors are looking to appoint someone who is:

• Inspiring, creative, caring and full of enthusiasm;
• Proactive in own professional learning;
• Highly motivated and hold equally high expectations of our children's achievements, their behaviour and skill development;
• Flexible well organised and be able to confidently work within a team, with a proven track record;
• Able to effectively work together as members of our strong school team and contribute fully to the life of the school including extracurricular activities;
• Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with our parents and carers, pupils, staff, members of our Governing Body and our wider community;

We can offer:

• A position within our successful school, which has a clear vision for its future and strategic plans for continued improvement and success;
• Children who are keen and enthusiastic;
• Excellent opportunities for professional development;
• The opportunity to work with a very strong, professional and supportive school team.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification click here.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Kate Bennett on 01495 243286, or via email: bennettk27@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Tuesday May 9 th 2023

Shortlisting: Tuesday May 16 th 2023

Interviews: Tuesday May 23 rd 2023

Application forms can be downloaded directly from Eteach or can be emailed to you by phoning (01495 243286) or messaging pantsideprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk.

Completed forms should be returned to:

Mrs Kate Bennett

Pantside Primary,

Old Pant Road,

Newbridge.

NP115DE

Email: bennettk27@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.

Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.

Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.