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Teaching Assistant - Ysgol Aberconwy

Salary Range: G02 : £17,470 - £ 17,762

This is a permanent post of 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.

Closing date for applications: Monday January 6^th 2025

Start Date: February 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to support students in our ALN department.  They will work under the guidance of the ALN Coordinator to provide support to students in class, or in small groups, particularly focusing on literacy and numeracy skills, social communication and behavioural difficulties.   They will be fully immersed in the life of the school and may also provide administrative support, as well as supporting students outside the classroom.

In return, we offer you:

• A strong commitment to professional development;
• A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference;
• An opportunity to help shape teaching and learning and our alternative curriculum;
• A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors;
• Strong links with other local schools for partnership working and support;
• A strong community spirit;
• A vibrant and interesting place to work.

Safeguarding Procedures

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children. In this light, we would like to draw the following matters to your attention:

1. All appointments are made subject to:
2. An enhanced DBS disclosure;
3. Checks of professional status (EWC; QTS etc.)
4. Confirmation of professional qualifications;
5. Receipt of strong references (if not received by the time of interview); and
6. Medical clearance

We only accept applications completed on the Conwy application form with a covering letter. Please do not send CVs or open testimonials.

Mae’r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.