PART TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT - CWRT RAWLIN PRIMARY SCHOOL Part Time Teaching Assistant to work with children in a ‘Foundation Learning’ setting. Hours: 19.5 per week, 39 weeks per year (term time) Required working days: Monday, Thursday and Friday each week Salary: Grade 4, Pro Rata Fixed Term Temporary Contract (in the first instance) Start date: 1st September 2025 End date: 31t August 2026 The Headteacher and Governing Body is seeking to appoint a part time highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work within our friendly team at Cwrt Rawlin Primary School. The role will involve supporting the teacher, and, promoting learning and provision in two of our Foundation Learning classes (Nursery to Year 2). Monday - in one class. Thursday and Friday working in a second class. Cwrt Rawlin Primary School is committed to high-quality professional development and can offer friendly and enthusiastic learners with a developing growth mindset. We are a welcoming and hardworking community of staff, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience for all. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate should also be able to show initiative, share in the planning and evaluation of learning experiences, and thrive working in a dynamic and dedicated school team. We are looking to appoint highly committed and enthusiastic practitioner who will: Care considerably with a genuine and relentless drive to support children Support the learning of pupils in classes under the supervision and guidance of the class teacher. Encourage and support pupils with additional learning needs. Be a positive role model in terms of restorative behaviour and spoken language. Work as part of a strong team. Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly and constructively as part of a team. Have experience of working with primary age children and an aptitude to work with groups of pupils in a Foundation Learning setting. Be able to appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Be prepared to participate in development and training opportunities. Be able to work under the direction of the class teacher to ensure high quality learning takes place. Work sensitively with parents to ensure the well-being of all pupils. Ensure confidentiality at all times and procedures are adhered to. Our school offers: A friendly and inclusive school community. A governing body that is dedicated to the wellbeing of pupils and staff while promoting high standards for all. Experienced and welcoming team. A welcoming and stimulating learning environment with a wide range of learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016. Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are welcome to contact the school on 02920 807070 if they would like to visit the school prior to applying for the position. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Miss Ceri Evans on 02920 807070 or email: CwrtRawlinPrimarysch.caerphilly.gov.uk Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. To receive an application form please contact/email the school on CwrtRawlinPrimarysch.caerphilly.gov.uk. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school or by email, CwrtRawlinPrimarysch.caerphilly.gov.uk by the closing date for the attention of the Headteacher, Miss Ceri Evans. Closing Date: Thursday 8th May Interviews: Friday 16th May Shortlisted candidates will be expected to plan and deliver a short 15-minute activity to a small group of children as part of the interview process. This will take place the week beginning the 12th of May. This post is advertised in English only as it has been categorised as one where Welsh language skills are not necessary.