Morriston Primary School: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (temporary)

Morriston Primary School
Neath Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8EP

Headteacher/Pennaeth: Mrs. Thomas BA (Hons), PGCE, PG Dip, NPQH
T: (01792) 781811
E-mail: morristonprimaryschool@morriston-pri.swansea.sch.uk

Morriston Primary School
Post: Teaching Assistant Level 2, Grade 4 (temporary)
Closing date: 12/05/23 (12.00pm)
Shortlisting: 16/05/23
Interview date: In the week commencing 22/05/23
Post to commence: As soon as possible or September 2023.
Salary: Level 2 Grade 4 (pt 5-6) £21,575 - £21,968 per annum (pro rata). 39 weeks - 27.5 hours per week (temporary). Please note that this salary is subject to term time only adjustment if appointment date is after the start of the academic year.
Application: via email to morristonprimaryschool@morriston-pri.swansea.sch.uk

Morriston Primary School is committed to providing a broad, balanced and rich curriculum. We offer an inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to be healthy, happy, digitally competent, creative, confident and resilient learners. We challenge our pupils to reach their full potential, equipping them with the skills necessary to continue on their journey of life-long learning.

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual who is looking to progress within the Teaching Assistant role. We are looking for an energetic, positive, caring and adaptable individual who realises the importance of providing support with sensitivity whilst also having the highest of expectations.

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.

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 respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual is assessed on merit alone.

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.

Safeguarding
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Morriston Primary School - Teaching Assistant - Level 2 job description (PDF) [134KB]

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