About the role
Under the guidance of senior staff: Provide specialist support in a specific resource area, including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils.
Support for Pupils
1. use specialist skills/training/experience to support pupils
2. provide feedback to pupils in relation to behaviour and achievement
Support for the Responsible Person
3. create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment
4. timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials
5. assist in the development of session/work plans, administration of coursework, work sheets etc.
6. contribute to planning, development and organisation of systems/procedures/policies
7. be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required
8. implement specific work programmes/practical sessions with pupils under the guidance of the Responsible Person (Headteacher)
9. promote and ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils at all times
10. report any safeguarding concerns
11. communicate with parents/guardians
12. take a daily register
13. administer first aid if needs be
Support for the After School Club Staff
14. monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required
15. maintenance of specialist equipment, check for quality/safety, undertake specialist repairs/modifications within own capabilities and arrange for other repairs/modifications to be carried out by others
16. demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
17. provide specialist advice and guidance as required
Support for the School
18. be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
19. be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
20. contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
21. establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the Headteacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
22. attend and participate in regular meetings
23. participate in training and other learning activities and performance management development as required
24. recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
25. assist in the supervision, training and development of staff
26. implement planned supervision of pupils out of lesson times e.g. clubs/extra-curricular activities
27. assist with the procurement, sponsorship, marketing and promotion of the After School Club
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 require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will requireanEnhancedDBScheck.Please notethat 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:
28. School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
29. Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
30. Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
31. Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
32. School Admissions
33. Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
34. Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
35. Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
36. 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
Plascrug Primary School Plascrug Community Primary School is an LEA maintained School situated in the beautiful, coastal town of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The majority of the children who attend the school are from the town itself, however, during recent years, due to the ex...