Two Level 3 Teaching Assistants required for September 2024 start - Full time (term time only), 1 year fixed term contract
An opportunity has arisen to employ two level 3 Teaching Assistants. The successful candidates will support pupils both in class and through withdrawal whereby they will be responsible for planning and delivering relevant small group intervention programmes. Experience of working within a similar role in either the primary or secondary sector is preferable. Equally, experience, or a comprehensive understanding, of supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs including but not limited to: Specific Learning Difficulties, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Inattentive Attention Deficit Disorder, physical and mobility disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Adverse Childhood Experiences and pupils who have experienced developmental trauma.
Bassaleg School is a successful, thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in which pupils have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing. At Bassaleg we prioritise the development of outstanding learning and teaching alongside wellbeing; both lie at the very heart of our ethos. In an environment in which all members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our pupils and staff; we are very proud of pupils’ attainment across all key stages and of the dynamic and supportive learning community we have created, as an ‘Innovation School’ for the new curriculum.
At an exciting time in Welsh Education, we pride ourselves on being able to provide an inspired, creative and ambitious curriculum for all of our learners. Anyone choosing to join our school community would be rewarded with extensive Professional Learning opportunities; our friendly team of highly skilled and enthusiastic staff are supported by motivated pupils and an active body of parents and Governors.
Bassaleg School site has recently undergone transformational developments with significant improvement being made to our current facilities alongside the creation of a new build boasting state-of-the-art music and drama facilities, science labs, professional learning areas, whole school restaurant and hall with a suite of brand new classrooms to accommodate all Areas of Learning thus ensuring that our environment and resources fully reflect the innovation and creativity within our curriculum and dynamic pedagogical approaches.
The successful candidate will:
• be committed to working as a part of a team;
• be an excellent role model to help students meet their aspirations;
• be able to recognise and celebrate learner achievement and effort;
• be committed to working to improve the life chances of all learners within a collaborative learning culture.
A dedicated and friendly ALN team look forward to offering a very warm welcome to the successful candidate.
Mae Bassaleg School yn ymrwymedig i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i newid, ac mae’n disgwyl i’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr ddeall a rhannu’r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae ymrwymiad cyffredin gennym i ddatblygu diwylliant o barch, lle na chaiff gwahaniaethu ei oddef. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, gan gynnwys ceisiadau gan bobl o grwpiau sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli ar sail ethnigrwydd, rhywedd, trawsrywedd, oedran, anabledd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol neu grefydd.