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Teaching Assistant – Ty Trafle School

Location: Ty Trafle School, Gowerton, Swansea.

Salary: £20,067.00 to £21,511.00 (pro rata) 39 weeks per year Term Time Only based on 34 hours per week

Actual salary: £17,211.00 - £18,045.00.

Do you want a rewarding role with an excellent work-life balance? Do you want to work as part of a team that really cares? Do you want to make a significant difference to the lives of young people? If so – this is the job for you!

Priority Childcare provide specialist schools, community homes, and community-based work-skills services. We make it an absolute priority that each person who walks through our doors feels welcome, cared for, safe and happy, and we believe that everyone has as much a right to a socially valued life and the status and respect that it brings, as anyone else.

Ty Trafle provides medium to longer term placements for children and young people between the ages of 8 and 14. Our model at Ty Trafle, transitions children and young people to foster care, family or a return home. They have access to therapeutic provision should this be required, delivered by the Hiraeth Institute and are provided with a period of stability, reinforced with appropriate boundaries and consistent care and role models.

There is an Estyn registered school on site and, in addition, and if appropriate, residents are supported in mainstream school.

Priority Childcare has service level agreements with several independent foster services to assist in moving young people to appropriate placements.

A typical day will include:

• Providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities using a variety of teaching approaches and activities support pupils to make progress towards their agreed accreditations.
• Supporting teachers with the planning, preparation and assessment of learning opportunities.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of off-site activities.
• Assisting pupils who require help during morning routines, lunch/break times or with personal care.

Sound good so far? We are looking for people who are passionate about inclusive education, and have:

• A can-do attitude and resilient nature.
• Compassion and empathy.
• The ability to relate well to pupils and build positive and professional relationships.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work flexibly and reliably as part of a team.
• A qualification in English & Maths.

In return, we offer:

• A fully paid Induction Training Programme, DBS and Social Care Wales Registration.
• Free uniform.
• Paid training for nationally recognised Health and Social Care Qualifications.
• Enrolment in a Company Pension Scheme.
• Career progression opportunities – we have an excellent track record of internal promotions!
• Eligibility for a “Blue Light Card” for additional discounts at a range of retailers.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay after 12 months of employment.
• ‘Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per Support Worker or Learning Support Assistant you refer to work for us.
• Loyalty Bonus.
• £25 Xmas Voucher.
• Life Assurance – after probation.
• Medicash Health Plan – after probation.
• Employee Assistance Scheme, including confidential Counselling and Support Sessions and access to Salary Financing Services.

Priority Childcare is part of Orbis Education and Care we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.