Teaching Assistant

Woodlands Primary School are looking for full time Teaching Assistants.

Job Description:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assist with the learning and development of all pupils, including the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes - including toileting, feeding and mobility.
• Following training, administer medication in accordance with the procedures for L.E.A. and school policies.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with the others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Apply strategies to encourage independence and self-confidence.
• Provide effective feedback to pupils in relation to programmes and recognise and reward achievement.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Good oral communication
• Good written communication
• Good understanding of behaviour management
• Good understanding of how young children learn

An application form and further details are available from: The Recruitment Team, Floor 4, Civic Centre, Pontypool, Torfaen NP4 6YB or Telephone 01495 742308. E Mail: recruitment@torfaen.gov.uk.

Applications to be returned to: Mrs J Bates, Headteacher at the below address.

Closing Date:12 November 2014 12:00:00

Woodlands Community Primary School
Thornhill Road
Upper Cwmbran
NP44 5UA

Job Reference:REQ000247-1211