About the role
Aberaeron Comprehensive School is a friendly, vibrant and naturally bilingual school which reflects the ethos and culture of the local area. We take pride in our long history of academic and extra-curricular successes and the personal support that every pupil enjoys.
The Governing Body of Aberaeron Comprehensive School is seeking to appoint an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils studying a life-skills based curriculum in Canolfan y Mor.
Experience of working with pupils with a variety of additional learning needs is required.
In addition to the above, we require an individual with fluency in the Welsh language if possible.
Any candidate is welcome to contact the ALNCo for an informal discussion.
In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including, a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found Interview Date: 21.01.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation requireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:
1. School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
2. Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
3. Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
4. Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
5. School Admissions
6. Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
7. Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
8. Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
9. Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training
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