Glyncoed Primary School,
Glyncoed Road,
Pentwyn,
Cardiff
CF23 7DW
Post Title: 2x Teaching Assistants
Post Ref: ED50195026
Contract: Temporary until Easter 2025
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£22,737 - £23,893) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)
Starting Date – As soon as possible until Easter 2025.
Possible extension until end of July 2025
The Head teacher and Governing Body of Glyncoed Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding and committed Level 1 teaching assistant, with excellent Literacy and Numeracy skills, to support teaching and learning in Foundation Phase.
Duties will include:
• working under the direction of teachers to support access to learning for pupils
• establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• assisting the pupils in developing a Growth Mindset;
• encouraging pupils to act independently
• supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning;
• encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• assisting with the preparation of teaching materials and resources
In return we offer the opportunity to work with:
• hard working pupils who love learning;
• talented, motivated and conscientious teachers and teaching assistants;
• supportive and engaged governors and parents and
• participate in an excellent programme of further professional development.
These posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
These vacancies are suitable for post share
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, Mrs Elizabeth Keys with a letter of application addressing the job requirements in the Person Specification direct to the school before the closing date.
Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on Tuesday 26th November 2024.
Should you require further details regarding this post please contact Headteacher, Mrs Elizabeth Keys.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.