THE DETAILS:
- Location: Sofrydd Primary School,
- Subject: Teaching Assistant
- Contract: Fixed Term
- Salary Type: Annual
- Language: English
- Closing Date: 17 July, 2023 12:00 AM
This job application date has now expired.
A position has arisen for a teaching assistant to support with the nursery provision at Sofrydd Primary school. The post holder will work alongside the Nursery and Reception team supporting an individual pupil with additional learning needs.
Main purposes of the job
• To work under the direct instruction of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• To support the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Support to pupils
1. Under instruction from the class teacher to support pupils learning by working with individuals or groups of pupils, including those with additional needs. Work will involve assisting the pupils to understand the activity and using appropriate strategies to keep pupils 'on task' and engaged in the work set.
2. To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
3. To assist with personal care as appropriate and to promote independence other self-care skills.
4. To provide support for pupils emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
5. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
Support to teachers
6. To prepare the classroom with basic resources and equipment as directed by the teacher and assist the pupils in their use.
7. To be aware of pupil problems, progress, achievements and report to the teacher as appropriate.
8. To provide general clerical support to the teacher, as appropriate e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing etc. as required.
Support to the school
9. To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
10. To be aware of school policies and procedures concerning working with children and report any concerns to an appropriate named person.
11. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time, but within both the school day and contracted hours as necessary for their safety.
12. To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, and out of school activities as required.
13. To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as appropriate.
14. To adhere to school health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems
15. To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity.
Support for the curriculum
16. To assist with the development of basic Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills and to support their use in learning activities.
17. To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the head teacher.
This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of Learning Support Assistant and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning 02920 460099
Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.
This post is an internal advertisement, open to Permanent and Fixed Term employees of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Temporary employees are eligible to apply providing they have 24 months continuous employment with the Authority.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity. Before applying for this secondment opportunity, candidates should seek approval to be released from their current post by their Line Manager.
Closing Date - 17.07.2023 - 12 pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Main purposes of the job
• To work under the direct instruction of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• To support the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Support to pupils
1. Under instruction from the class teacher to support pupils learning by working with individuals or groups of pupils, including those with additional needs. Work will involve assisting the pupils to understand the activity and using appropriate strategies to keep pupils 'on task' and engaged in the work set.
2. To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
3. To assist with personal care as appropriate and to promote independence other self-care skills.
4. To provide support for pupils emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
5. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
Support to teachers
6. To prepare the classroom with basic resources and equipment as directed by the teacher and assist the pupils in their use.
7. To be aware of pupil problems, progress, achievements and report to the teacher as appropriate.
8. To provide general clerical support to the teacher, as appropriate e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing etc. as required.
Support to the school
9. To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
10. To be aware of school policies and procedures concerning working with children and report any concerns to an appropriate named person.
11. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time, but within both the school day and contracted hours as necessary for their safety.
12. To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, and out of school activities as required.
13. To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as appropriate.
14. To adhere to school health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems
15. To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity.
Support for the curriculum
16. To assist with the development of basic Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills and to support their use in learning activities.
17. To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the head teacher.
This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of Learning Support Assistant and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning 02920 460099
Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.
This post is an internal advertisement, open to Permanent and Fixed Term employees of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. Temporary employees are eligible to apply providing they have 24 months continuous employment with the Authority.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity. Before applying for this secondment opportunity, candidates should seek approval to be released from their current post by their Line Manager.
Closing Date - 17.07.2023 - 12 pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th July 2023