Qualified 1:1 Foundation phase Teaching Assistant (Down’s Syndrome)
Job Description
Qualified 1:1 Foundation Phase Teaching Assistant (Down’s Syndrome)
**Location: Caerphilly
**Fulltime, Long Term
**ASAP Start
**Qualified Teaching Assistant
Twenty 4 Seven is thrilled to be working alongside this inviting and caring Primary school located in a residential area in Caerphilly seeking a Qualified Teaching Assistant. The school is seeking a caring and passionate Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a pupil in the foundation phase with Downs Syndrome.
The school
The school prides itself on providing a wide and stimulating curriculum for all pupils where pupils are given the opportunity to explore and grow in a safe and caring environment. The educated team of staff work to create a safe and secure environment developing themselves and their teaching alongside the pupils personal growth. The school works within their community to create a school that pupils and parents can be proud of. They are looking for a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant to provide support for one pupil with down syndrome.
The role
The successful candidate will be given a fixed term with the possibility to become a permanent member of staff. This is a term-time role from 8:30 to 15:30 on weekdays excluding school holidays. The successful candidate will work on a one-to-one basis supporting a foundation phase pupil with Down Syndrome.
As a 1:1 TA you will:
Work one-to-one with a pupil with Down Syndrome
Assist the pupil in accessing the curriculum
Assist the pupil in day-to-day school life
Get to know the pupil and work alongside the teacher to support the pupil
Complete learning activities with the pupil
The successful candidate:
Will be kind, passionate, and dedicated
Will have an understanding of how to support children with Down Syndrome
Will have experience working within an educational setting.
Will have a good command of the English language.
Will have an understanding of how to support children with SEN
Will have Teaching Assistant qualifications or SEN qualification
The Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education:
Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
Potential long-term roles
Competitive pay rates
Recommend-a-friend Scheme
Twenty 4 Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
