Ysgol Glanrafon – Teaching Assistant Apprentice

About the role

Job Title: Foundation Phase Support Assistant (Welsh Language & Literacy Focus) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✨

Are you passionate about education and making a real difference in young lives? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant Foundation Phase team, working with children aged 3-6 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and contribute to a supportive learning environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Fueling young minds by supporting their development in Welsh language and literacy skills. 🗣️📚
• Providing dedicated support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), ensuring everyone has the tools to succeed. 🌟
• Boosting essential numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills, setting a strong foundation for future learning. 🔢💻
• Getting involved in a wide range of engaging classroom activities across different learning areas. 🎨🎲
• Being a champion for safeguarding and behaviour policies, understanding your vital role in maintaining a safe and positive school environment. 🛡️👍
• Celebrating and promoting Welsh culture and identity, sharing the richness of our heritage. 🎉💖
• Assisting the teacher with diverse tasks and activities, contributing to a dynamic classroom experience. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
• Maintaining the highest professional standards in all your interactions within the school community. 💯 professionalism!

What we're looking for:

• A genuine interest in working with young children (ages 3-6).
• A commitment to fostering positive learning experiences.
• An understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, Welsh language and culture.
• A responsible and proactive approach to supporting pupils and staff.
• The ability to work collaboratively and professionally.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in education and inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you! 🙌 Apply now to become part of our dedicated team.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting learners with their Welsh language and literacy skills.
• Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Supporting pupils with their numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.
• Supporting learners across a range of classroom activities and areas.
• Supporting the teacher with a variety of roles and activities within the classroom.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (Minimum GCSE grades A–C (or equivalent) in Welsh, English and Mathematics.*)

Skills