Trainee Welsh Medium Primary Teaching Assistant

Description:

Job Title: Welsh Speaking Trainee Teaching Assistant

Location: Pontypridd, Wales

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: 12.90 an hour

Start Date: September 2024 (sooner if desired)

About Us:

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a teaching assistant to work in a vibrant and inclusive Welsh medium primary school located in the heart of Pontypridd, dedicated to providing high-quality education through the medium of Welsh. The school community is passionate about fostering a love of learning, respect for Welsh culture, and bilingual proficiency in our students.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Welsh speaking Trainee Teaching Assistant to join the team of staff within the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education, wants to gain experience working in a school environment, and eager to support the development and learning of the young pupils. As this is a trainee teaching assistant role, you do not need experience working in a school context, however working with children in a previous role or in personal life would be beneficial. We can offer training courses to enhance skillset and understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the classroom teacher in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
Support individual and group activities to reinforce learning and development.
Help prepare educational materials and resources.
Provide one-on-one support to students who require additional assistance.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Assist in the supervision of pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and school outings.
Contribute to the overall well-being and safety of the students.
Qualifications and Skills:

Fluency in Welsh is essential.
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer:

Referral bonus scheme for every educator you refer over to us (£50 per person)
Professional development opportunities (including team teach at a highly discounted rate)
Competitive salary and benefits package.
The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives on a daily basis.
How to Apply:

If you are passionate about education and are excited about the prospect of working in a Welsh medium primary school, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

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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