Job profile

Cwm Clydach Primary School

Wern Street, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, CF40 2BQ

(01443) 433005

Numbers of Pupils on role: 180

Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Hours: 32½ hours Per Week – Term Time Only

Salary: Grade 7 - £30,060 x 77.15%

Required as soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors of Cwm Clydach Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 4 Teaching Assistant to lead the teaching and learning within our Nursery class. The successful candidate will be supported by our experienced Senior Leadership Team. 

Cwm Clydach Primary School is a happy and successful primary school with a strong caring and inclusive ethos situated in the community of Clydach Vale.  The school currently has 180 pupils on roll split across 7 classes, which includes a Local Authority Nurture Provision class.  

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, articulated, resourceful and effective individual with previous experience of leading, inspiring and delivering effective provision. This outstanding practitioner will work in close partnership with the whole school community to ensure the very best opportunities and experiences for our learners.

We are looking to appoint an HLTA who:

• Is highly motivated to support children to make progress and fulfil their potential.
• Is innovative, reliable and willing to contribute positively to our wider school community.
• Has experience of leading learning and inspiring pupils within a Nursery setting.
• Is confident in assessing children's progress and developing appropriate, well-planned activities to meet their individual needs
• Has a genuine interest in working collaboratively with children, young people, and their parents/carers, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Is confident to lead a team of teaching assistants efficiently and effectively.
• Has high expectations of themselves and those around them, with a steadfast commitment to raising educational standards.
  
  
  Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link:

https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA   Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact, Headteacher, Mrs Linsey Owens on 01443 433005.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 20^th March at 12.00 midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL.  IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.