Teaching Assistant – Behaviour/Support/Guidance – Level 3

Teaching Assistant – Behaviour/Support/Guidance – Level 3

• Location:     Rhyl / Ruthin (travel throughout the county of Denbighshire is vital within this role)
• Salary:         Grade 5 (£15.06 – £15.56 per hour)
• Hours:          32 per week (Term Time only)
• Contract:     Permanent

The Behaviour Support Service works with pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) who need to be supported within their mainstream school or may need to be educated outside of a mainstream school environment, usually on a short term basis in the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).

We are seeking to appoint experienced Teaching Assistants to work in Ysgol Plas Cefndy, and as part of our school outreach service. Successful candidates will be helping learners by preparing and delivering 1:1 and small group interventions, supporting them in their mainstream class, in addition to working alongside the teachers in the PRU.

We are looking for teaching assistants who have experience delivering BESD programmes, who are passionate and enthusiastic about improving outcomes for children and young people with BESD, and who have the requisite skills and experience to engage and support these challenging and vulnerable pupils.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of this post, please contact Nicola Wynne-Roberts on 01745 356007.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work / life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure pension for life
• Your Wellbeing – Supportive, caring work environment, mental health champions, and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Your development – The chance to progress in your career, including training and promotion opportunities
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct – high street shopping, holidays, days out etc
• Family friendly policies

To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

Employee benefits will vary depending on specific job role terms and conditions.

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.