Ysgol Ty CochLansdale Drive,Tonteg, Pontypridd, CF38 1PGTeaching Assistant (Level 2) Salary: Grade 4 - £24,790 x 77.15%, plus Special Class Allowance (£1,491 pro rata)
Hours: 32½ Hours Per Week – Term Time Only
Start Date: 01 April 2025 (or sooner if possible)
NOR: 244Ysgol Ty Coch is an excellent special school located in Tonteg, 7 miles north of Cardiff and 4 miles south of Pontypridd.
The school currently operates from 3 sites. The main site is located in Tonteg with satellite provisions located in Buarth y Capel (Ynysybwl) and the Nantgarw campus of Coleg y Cymoedd. The successful candidates may be deployed on any of the sites or move between them throughout the day.
The Governing Body of Ysgol Ty Coch are seeking to appoint fun loving, and hardworking Teaching Assistants to support the teachers and pupils on their journey. A background of working in a school is an advantage but not essential.
We are proud of the person centred, nurturing and friendly environment that we have created at our school and as we continue to grow, we are keen to retain our sense of community and achievement for all.
Staff within our school demonstrate passion and commitment, through strong teamwork and effectiveness, which results in excellent outcomes and positive and enjoyable experiences which improve the quality of life for all our pupils and stakeholders.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants who:
Can engage with pupils with special educational needs.
Understand the importance of a high-quality education for our pupils.
Have high aspirations for themselves, our pupils, and our school.
Are dedicated to improving the quality of life of all children and their families.
Want to learn how best to work with, play and teach children with special educational needs.
Are committed to making each day, fun and memorable.
Are willing to play with children, support them in learning and help them make good progress.
Will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver learning programmes.
Will support our pupils by assisting in personal care including feeding and changing etc.
Can implement various strategies as instructed by the class teacher.
Are able to work as part of a team and maintain a positive atmosphere.
We can offer:
A highly talented, hardworking, and happy staff team.
A supportive and compassionate leadership team who are dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for all our pupils, staff and families.
An outstanding training offer, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of everyone.If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for this position through your employee self-service account and not via the link. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team.The closing date for this post is Sunday 19 January 2025 at midnight. PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer several staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.