SENIOR TEACHING ASSISTANT - KS4 ALN & ENGAGEMENT

Cyflog: Gradd 5 - £25,979 - £29,777

About The Service
Bryn y Deryn is a KS4 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) for 90 learners who have behavioural, emotional, mental health and social difficulties. We have recently moved to our new location at the bottom of Lawrenny Avenue, Canton, CF11 8XB. We have had excellent inspection reports and feedback from parents and visitors.

About the job.
We are looking to appoint to a senior teaching assistant able to offer interventions for learners with academic Additional Learning Needs with learners who have behavioural needs. This role will also consist of being a cover assistant for absent staff.

We are looking to appoint to a senior teaching assistant able to offer interventions for learners with mental health emotional and needs who will also be a cover assistant for absent staff.

To work under the guidance of teaching/ALNCO/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teachers& ALNCO in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep learners on task. Cover Supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist learners to undertake set activities.

What We Are Looking For From You
The successful applicant will work as part of a team and have previous experience of safeguarding protocols and procedures, working with learners who have behaviour social and mental health problems and be able to empathise with pupils' difficulties to cover and lead learning.

This is an opportunity for persons with empathy, energy, commitment and enthusiasm to make a positive impact to the school and young people.

About The Service
This post carries an additional ALN payment.

Please note: This is a part-time role for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time position and will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. The actual salary for this role will range from £19,776 to £22,668 per annum, depending on hours worked.

These posts have a requirement for registration with the Education Workforce Council.

These posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:-

• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice

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