Welsh Teaching Assistant

Job description

***Early Years Teaching Assistant***

***Welsh medium school***

***NP19***

***Interviews and Trials held NOW***

Have you got experience working in the Early Years setting?

Do you have the determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best?

A nursery class in a school based in Newport are looking to recruit a teaching assistant for January to assist with the new intake of pupils. Your main roles include supervising children throughout the day, including play time, engaging the children in the learning and play activities, keeping and updating records of their progress and working with other team members within the classroom and school.

Essential skills:

• Working and Playing With Children * Being Proactive and Motivated * Leadership and Organisation * Professionalism and Teamwork * Communication and Listening * Knowledge Of Children's Story and Nursery Rhymes * Being Flexible and Understanding * Initiative and Time Management * Taking Care Of Children

Applicants must:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Hold a Child Workforce Only DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one - full assistance provided)
• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (compulsory requirement in Wales) - please note that if you are living in England, you can still register with the EWC which will give you the opportunity to work on both sides of the border
• Provide at least two professional or character references

Previous experience and relevant qualifications is preferred but isn't essential. If you possess the skills above and are eager to kick start your teaching assistant journey, please send your updated CV or give Lisa a call in the Primary branch on 02920 660270. Please note - if the above role isn't quite right for you BUT you would still like to engage in a position within the education sector, please be advised that we are currently recruiting for several roles to start ASAP, throughout South East and South West Wales, within all year groups from Nursery to Year 6. You can forward you CV or contact us via telephone for further information.