Teaching Assistant

Location

Bargoed, Caerphilly | United Kingdom

Job description

NJC Grade 4 and 5
24 hours per week at Grade 4 (Level 2) and 6 hours per week at Grade 5 (Level 3)
Fixed term ending 31st December 2024, in the first instance, with extension subject to funding.
Start date: As soon as possible in Summer Term 2024.
The Governing Body of Gilfach Fargoed Primary and Park Primary Schools Federation is looking to employ an enthusiastic, committed and hard-working Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to work, mainly, within the current Nursery, Reception, Y1 or Y2 classes at Gilfach Fargoed Primary.
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a dynamic Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant to support learning in the school. Candidates will be required to have NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent, to support learning in the school.
The postholder may, on occasions, be required to cover a class for short-term periods, hence the requirement for a Level 3 qualification. The details of the Level 3 requirement will be agreed with the successful applicant but queries regarding this can be made via the school office.
The Teaching Assistant will be required to work under the guidance of, and with the supervision of the Teaching and Senior Staff to implement agreed programmes of work.
The postholder will be expected to support class teachers with assessment procedures and behaviour management.
There will be a focus on working as a member of our strong school team, encouraging positive behaviour in our children and assisting them in achieving high standards.
There will be a requirement to understand and have prior experience of the Foundation Phase.
The postholder may be expected to lead a Read, Write, Inc group and ensure resources are readied and work marked to a high standard.
The post holder will be expected to have good skills in ICT, literacy and maths.
An ability to be well-organised and work efficiently and pro-actively is essential.
An enthusiasm and willingness to support in after-school activities is also encouraged.
Closing date: 15th March 2024
Interview date: Week beginning 18th March 2024
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
Application forms can be obtained from the school office. Please contact the school on 01 44 3 87 55 10 to obtain the schools email address.Alternatively, please apply via eteachCompleted application forms should be returned via email to the Headteacher, Catherine Rees. Please contact the school on the above number to obtain the email address.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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 by telephoning, 02 92 0 46 00 99. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.

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