Higher-Level Teaching Assistant - Croesyceiliog School - United Kingdom Jobs Opening

September 20, 2024

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Higher-Level Teaching Assistant - Croesyceiliog School

Salary

£29,269 - £32,076 Pro Rata | Grade 6

Contractual hours

Basis

Term Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Education, School

Date posted

20/09/2024

Job reference

REQ005014

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant - Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Mental Health

It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council.

We seek an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join us. The right candidate will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as a part of a team. They will have strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. The workload is varied, and the ability to prioritise is key.

Roles and responsibilities include: -

Contributing to planning, preparing and delivery of agreed workshops and intervention lessons for a specific group of learners.
Advancing pupils learning in a range of settings, including working with whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present.
Promoting the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

The successful candidate will be someone with knowledge and understanding of teaching and working with students with social, emotional, behavioural needs. They should have very good literacy skills, good communication skills and the ability to deal with a range of people. They will be able to work calmly under pressure and thrive in a busy working environment.

As a new member of the team the successful candidate will complete an induction programme and receive job-related training.

This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service .

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available