THE DETAILS:
- Location: Swansea,
- Subject:
- Contract:
- Salary Type: Not Supplied
- Salary Range: Not Supplied
- Language: English
- Closing Date: 06 November, 2023 12:00 AM
This job application date has now expired.
The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and skilled team of professionals in our happy and caring village school. The post is temporary in the first instance.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has proven ability and expertise, and can demonstrate the highest standards of learning support. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker who embraces change and believes in teamwork and collaboration.
Responsibilities will include supporting learners to achieve their full potential, facilitating high quality learning activities, and taking an active role in the life of the school. You will be responsible for working with groups of children for a range of activities under the direction of the class teacher. You will also be working with children with a range of specific additional needs, this may be 1:1 or within small group.
We are looking for someone who:
We can offer you:
Experience of working with children with additional learning needs inc. ASD is desirable though not essential.
Closing date: 6 November 2023
Interviews: TBC
Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Ms Kerina Hanson, by Monday 6 November 2023 to pennard.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk
Application form - school-based support staff (Word doc) [134KB]
Pennard Primary School - Teaching Assistant Level 2 Job description (PDF) [533KB]
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has proven ability and expertise, and can demonstrate the highest standards of learning support. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker who embraces change and believes in teamwork and collaboration.
Responsibilities will include supporting learners to achieve their full potential, facilitating high quality learning activities, and taking an active role in the life of the school. You will be responsible for working with groups of children for a range of activities under the direction of the class teacher. You will also be working with children with a range of specific additional needs, this may be 1:1 or within small group.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
- Has experience of working across the primary phase setting and in delivering high quality teaching and learning.
- Has the passion and energy to make a difference to pupils and can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning.
- Is able to support children with a range of additional learning needs.
- Is flexible and reactive to the needs of pupils in their care.
- Is committed to high standards and is willing to help develop high quality learning experiences.
- Will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.
We can offer you:
- An excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own skills and to make a contribution to whole school improvement
- Access to high quality CPD
- The chance to work as part of a dedicated, friendly and highly supportive team
Experience of working with children with additional learning needs inc. ASD is desirable though not essential.
Closing date: 6 November 2023
Interviews: TBC
Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Ms Kerina Hanson, by Monday 6 November 2023 to pennard.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk
Application form - school-based support staff (Word doc) [134KB]
Pennard Primary School - Teaching Assistant Level 2 Job description (PDF) [533KB]
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding