Job profile

Caradog Primary School
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Part time - Term Time, Permanent

Grade: GR6

Salary: £27,269 x 77.15%

Required to start: Monday 28^th April 2024

Numbers of Pupils on role: 188

What skills and experience are we looking for?

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Caradog Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced teaching assistant who:

• Is an enthusiastic, classroom practitioner who strives to provide excellent learning experiences.
• Has very high expectations of themselves and of children, ensuring all pupils make progress.
• Is relationship-centered with pupils and families, demonstrating excellent positive behavior management skills.
• Supports teachers to create a stimulating learning environment in line with the new curriculum requirements.
• Is an inclusive practitioner.
• Is a team player who can work productively with colleagues and is committed to inclusion.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Will contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Demonstrates the ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.

At Caradog Primary School, we offer:

• A child-centered approach, where every child is valued, supported, and nurtured to achieve excellence.
• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life.
• An excellent and highly skilled staff who value high-quality teamwork.
• Opportunities to develop both professionally and personally, as we are committed to supporting professional development.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and meet the qualities outlined above, we would love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th February 2025 at 12 midnight

Shortlisting is Friday 21st February 2025

Visits to school and class observations: Week commencing Monday 10^th March 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 10^th March 2025

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.