Teaching Assistant

Western Learning Federation

Executive Headteacher: Mr Wayne Murphy

Woodlands School

Vincent Rd

Cardiff CF5 5AQ

Head of School: Mrs Sian Thomas

Teaching Assistant

Permanent

Post Ref: ED50012714

32.5 hours (39 weeks)

Grade 3, Scale points 3 – 6

£18,562 - £19,698 (+ SEN Allowance £498) pro-rata

Required to start as soon as possible.

The three federated schools are progressing with their exciting journey. The appointed member of staff will be based at Woodlands School; however, the newly appointed person would be employed by the Federation.

Woodlands School is seeking to appoint a self-motivated, self-disciplined colleague who is driven to do the best they can. In return our school is a positive and energetic place that feels good about itself. Our pupils are taught in an encouraging atmosphere surrounded by the aspirations and opportunities that allows them to develop as highly competent, resilient and determined young people.

We require a teaching assistant who value the success of their colleagues as much as their own, and whilst setting high standards for behaviour, ensures that every pupil is treated with respect and feels included. Our team is supportive of each other and innovation is encouraged with talents and ideas nurtured. We create a safe learning environment for all who work here. Our Leadership Team strive to create a no fear culture where open and honest self-reflection is expected for improvement and where excellence and going the extra mile is rewarded.

This is a role for visionary practitioners who are excited about the future of education in Wales and the development of our new school build with a state-of-the-art setting.

If you are excited about the possibilities and share our vision for an excellent school then we very much welcome an application to join us.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Due to our current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs through the post.

Completed application forms to be emailed or posted to Helen Hurley, Office Manager, c/o Woodlands School, Western Learning Federation, Vincent Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5AQ by the closing date.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th January 2022 at 12 noon.

Shortlisting date: Week commencing 31st January 2022

Interview date: Week commencing 31st January 2022

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.

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25;

• not in employment, education or training;

• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;

• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.