Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Flint, United Kingdom - Ap Prentis Cyf

Ap Prentis Cyf

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Flint, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ysgol Pen Coch is the primary special school for Flintshire based in Flint. We pride ourselves on educating and supporting pupils who require a special school approach to maximise their potential.

Our purpose build school and specially trained staff provide what we feel is a positive, supportive environment which works hard to meet the social, emotional, educational and physical needs of all its pupils.

Our school is a community in itself, as well as being part of the wider local community of Flint.

Parents and carers are an essential part of that community and we pride ourselves on building close relationships with families to support our pupils at home as well as in school.

We also aim to create a warm and welcoming environment for children and staff, and for visiting professionals and visitors who are important partners to Ysgol Pen Coch.

As a teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.

Job roles will include:

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of individual education / behaviour plans and personal care programmes
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according 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
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Support the care needs of the pupils, including personal care.
Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
Promote the welsh culture
Working with children aged 3 to 11 years
Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
Ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst working in schools

Essential Criteria:

An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant
A passion for working with children
Possess relevant qualities including patience and communication
Ability to show professionalism at all times
Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff
Any previous experience working with children
Any previous experience with special educational needs (SEN)
Strong English & Mathematics
Communicational skills relevant to both children and adults
Competent skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT
Ability to selfmanage and organise own time

Personal qualities

Reliable
Smart appearance
Professional attitude
A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
Ambitious and hard working
Desire to be a positive role model to young people

Working Hours:

30 hours per week for term time only plus 28 days holiday pay

Minimum Age
16

Qualification required
Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Apprenticeship to be undertaken (Level and course)
Level 2 NVQ Supporting, Teaching and Learning

Job Types:
Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£7.49 per hour

Schedule: