Teaching Assistant

Description:

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit 3 dedicated Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in the Ely area of Cardiff from September.

These are full-time, long-term opportunities supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, making a real difference to children who require additional behavioural and emotional support throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Support Workers, or anyone with a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

Full-time position (Monday-Friday, term time only)

Working on a 1:1 basis with pupils across the primary age range

Supporting children with behavioural, social and emotional needs

Using positive behaviour strategies to help pupils engage in learning

Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils, staff and families

Working closely with the class teacher and ALN team to implement support plans

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour

Remains calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations

Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills

Is reliable, committed and passionate about supporting children to succeed

Previous experience within schools, youth work, residential care or similar settings is highly desirable

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

Dedicated local consultant to support you throughout your placement

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Free CPD and training opportunities

Pension contributions

Access to Wales' leading education recruitment network

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you have the confidence and resilience to support children who need consistency and encouragement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with Teaching Personnel Cardiff to find out more.

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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