We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to assist us in supporting and delivering learning.
Aberaeron Comprehensive School is a naturally bilingual school, and it is our aim to support each pupil to be bilingual by the time they leave. We have over 570 pupils with approximately 100 in the sixth form. We aim to create a hard working environment in which pupils can enjoy academic success, and develop personally and emotionally, by virtue of social and cultural activities. Pupils are encouraged to do their best at all times, to achieve the highest possible standards for life during and after their school years.
Along with the Additional Learning Needs Department, the school also maintains a Specialist Speech, Language and Communication Resource Centre - Canolfan y Môr. The successful candidate will need to work flexibly as part of a team and be able to change the way they work to meet the diverse needs of the pupils.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Each member of staff and volunteer is expected to share this commitment, and the school will require an Enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly CRB.
On a day to day basis you will:
We are looking to recruit an individual:
Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a busy environment, using their own initiative, have a positive outlook and a genuine interest in supporting pupils in their learning.
The successful applicant will need to register with the Education Workforce Council in order to be appointed to this post.
Job Description and Person Specification
Note: We reserve the right to amend/extend the applications closing date.
Safeguarding and child protection are key priorities for us. We aim to support vulnerable children and young people to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We and our educational establishments acknowledge that children and young people have a right to protection and will take action to safeguard their welfare. Each member of staff and volunteer is expected to share this commitment, and we will require an Enhanced Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly CRB.