Job profile

Oaklands Primary School

Maes y Deri, Aberaman, Aberdare CF44 6TF

01685 882577

NOR: 202

Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Hours: 32 ½ Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Salary: Grade 7 (£30,060 x 77.15%)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors of Oaklands Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Level 4) with a thorough understanding of working in a primary school and in particular the Foundation Phase.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a thorough understanding of the Foundation Phase pedagogy.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and leads children to meet their full potential.
• Have the enthusiasm and ability to motivate, challenge and support others at all stages of their professional development.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively with parents, staff and governors.
• Have high expectations of achievement and commitment to raising standards.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member.

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

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 Mrs Caroline Briley, Headteacher, on 01685 882577.

The closing date for applications is 24^th January 2025 at 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.