Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 2. The role will be based within a classroom of 30 pupils and additional Teaching Assistant’s. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful school and play a significant role in developing the learning of the pupils.

Role: Teaching Assistant
Pay: GBP61.20 - GBP66.30 per day (dependent on hours worked)
Location: Caerphilly
Hours: 08:30-15:30
Duration: Full Time (Monday – Friday)
Start Date: 01.06.2021
End Date: TBC

About the school

The school is based within the county of Caerphilly with over 200 pupils from age 3 to 11, including 25 pupils who attend the nursery on a part-time basis. The school primarily consists of pupils with English as the main language, however very few pupils speak English as an additional language. The school approximately has 38% of pupils who are entitled to free school meals which is above the average in Wales. The school has identified 20% identified as Additional Learning Needs but no pupils have statements.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Supporting the children across the curriculum in particular Literacy and Numeracy
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to their individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in all activities led by the class teacher.
• Deliver tailored learning activities prepared by the class teacher.
• Build team commitment with the pupils and staff.
• Ensure you uphold all safeguarding procedures and policies.

The Ideal Candidate will be someone who is;

• Positive, patient and energetic
• Takes the hands-on approach and is always ready to support the class teacher.
• Has the ability to use their own initiative in challenging situations that may arise.
• Experience in working with children but does not necessarily have to be classroom based.
• Have a passion for engaging students and watching them develop into lifelong learners, always going the extra mile to create a fun and positive learning environment.

Person Specification (Essential)

• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Hold a DBS which is registered on the update service, however full assistance provided if not registered.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (compulsory requirement in Wales) – Full assistance provided if not registered.
• Provide at least two professional references.

What can Teaching Personnel offer you?

• A dedicated and passionate consultant with knowledge and experience of working in the Primary Education sector.
• Out of hours on call service.
• Discounted CPD courses through our CPD Academy such as a Level 2 Safeguarding qualification.
• Recommend a friend referral scheme - GBP50 per referral.
• The opportunity to work in various schools.

If you have the passion, energy and experience relative to this position then we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an updated CV and short message about your availability and preferences. The next step will consist of reviewing applications, shortlisting and scheduling interviews for the week commencing 24^th May.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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