Teaching Assistant

Description:

Are you seeking a role that makes a difference?  Are you confident working with children? If so, get in touch!

The Vale of Glamorgan | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Immediate Start Available

The role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Vale of Glamorgan.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to work closely with class teachers and the ALNCo (Additional Learning Needs Coordinator) to support pupils' learning and development. The successful candidate will be confident using their initiative, adapting to new classroom environments, and building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be confident using their initiative and adapting to new classroom environments. You will support children with a range of needs and abilities, providing general classroom assistance as well as leading small group interventions where required.

Some pupils may require 1:1 support due to additional learning needs, so the ability to build positive relationships and tailor support to individual needs is essential. Flexibility, patience, and a child-centred approach are key to succeeding in this role.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Demonstrates patience, empathy and a positive attitude.

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
Is flexible, organised and able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
We Can Offer

Competitive weekly pay.
Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
Up-to-date safeguarding and compliance training.
£50 for every successful referral through our referral scheme.
The opportunity to make a real difference within a supportive primary school in The Vale.
If you’re interested then apply with your most recent CV, or call (phone number removed).

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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