Gendros Primary School: Teaching Assistant (closing date: 20/06/24)

The governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Teaching Assistant to work in our school.
Gendros Primary School is a vibrant, happy school where the well-being of the child is at the heart of all we do. We can offer you the opportunity to work in a diverse school where pupil rights and values underpin our ethos. We are committed to every child achieving their potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to support pupil learning within a foundation phase class.
• Is able to support the class teacher in preparing resources, setting up and delivering learning activities and assessing pupils'.
• Can carry out practical tasks which support the smooth running of the school.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Has good communication skills to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Will be committed to a restorative approach to behaviour management.
• Is confident in supporting pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs and those with English as an Additional Language.
• Can be positive, optimistic and pro-active within an existing strong team of staff.
• Will contribute to the general life of the whole school.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a caring, diverse learning community.
• To work alongside a welcoming, friendly and committed staff.
• The chance to develop your own skills and contribute to the success of our school.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the protection of both children and adults.

Please return the completed application form to Mr. Dean J Phillips, Head teacher at Gendros Primary School, Armine Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 8DB or via email to GENDROSPRIMARYSCHOOL@GENDROS.SWANSEA.SCH.UK

Application form - primary, secondary, special teachers (Word doc) [117KB]

Gendros Primary School - TA Level 2 job description-Person Spec (PDF) [84KB]

Closing Date: Thursday 20 th June 2024 (12 noon)

Shortlisting: Monday 24 th June 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 25 th June 2024

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.