Hafod Primary School : Teaching Assistant x2

Headteacher: Mr Timm Dadds
Deputy Headteacher: Mr Paul Middleton
Flying Start Childcare Manager: Miss Donna Collins

Hafod Primary School is committed to providing a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which all children thrive. We provide a relevant, engaging and inclusive curriculum that stimulates the natural curiosity of every child and is responsive to their individual needs. We effectively facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills and understanding to empower our children to become successful learners throughout life.

We are seeking an outstanding individual who is looking to progress within the Teaching Assistant role. The successful candidate will:

• be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• have high expectations both for children and themselves.
• have excellent communication skills and be committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• support high quality teaching and learning.
• enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning.
• be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

The ability to communicate in Welsh to Level 2 or above is desirable.

We can offer you:

• an excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own skills and to make a positive impact on the lives and learning experiences of the children in our care.
• the chance to work as part of a dedicated, friendly and highly supportive team.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. Childcare qualifications and having effective ICT skills to enhance learning could prove advantageous.

Application forms can be downloaded from the City and County of Swansea website at www.swansea.gov.uk

Application form - school-based support staff (Word doc) [134KB]

Hafod Primary - Teaching Assistant - Level 2 - Job Description (PDF) [83KB]

Closing date: 04/11/24 (12.00pm)
Shortlisting: 05/11/24
Interview Date: In the week commencing 11/11/24

Completed forms should be returned for the attention of headteacher, Mr Timm Dadds to the school email: hafod.primary.school@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Safeguarding
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