At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils' learning and assist teachers in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Wrexham County Borough Council, dedicated to improving community lives.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, personal growth opportunities, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to community wellbeing and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and ability to support diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 34436 - 42088 £ per year.
We are seeking to appoint passionate and driven individuals to work as Teaching Assistants at our School. You will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To implement strategies to support individuals shared via Individual Development Plans/ Small Step Targets/ Additional Learning Needs Coordinator/ outside agencies. The successful applicant will be expected to work in a diverse way linked either to a department or to the Additional Needs Resource.
What will they be doing?
- Support for the pupils
- Attend to the pupils’ personal and educational needs, and implement related person centred programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
- Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
- Support for the teachers
- Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work.
- Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
- Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
- Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
- Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
- Support for the curriculum
- Support pupils to understand instructions.
- Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, Curriculum for Wales as directed by the teacher.
- Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
- Support for the school
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Ensure compliance with Darland High School Teaching Assistant’s Code of Conduct.
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
- Attend relevant meetings as required, once weekly.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
An Enhanced DBS & EWC registration is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.
Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Wrexham employer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
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Contact Details:
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Recruitment Team
