Penyrheol Comprehensive School
PenyrheolComprehensiveSchool was established in 1973. It is a mixed English-medium 11-16 ComprehensiveSchool that serves the communities of Gorseinon, Loughor, Penyrheol, Kingsbridge and GardenVillage. The school liaises closely with five partner primary schools to ensure smooth transition from one phase to the next. At sixteen the majority of pupils continue their education at GowerCollege with which the school has an excellent working relationship.
The school was last inspected in September 2013. The school was awarded ‘Good’ for its current performance and its capacity to improve. Inspectors commented: ‘The school’s performance at key stage 4 in those indicators that include English and mathematics has improved steadily over the last five years and is now much better than that for similar schools… Pupils make good progress in many lessons and gain new knowledge, understanding and subject skills effectively… Most pupils enjoy school and have positive attitudes to their work. In classes and around the school, most pupils behave very well. They feel safe in school and feel that the school deals well with any incidences of bullying… Most pupils participate in a wide variety of community and extra-curricular activities that contribute to well-developed social and life skills, such as working with others and problem solving. Pupils show respect, care and concern for the school and other pupils, and demonstrate the skills needed to progress to the next stage of learning.’
Examination results are not the only measure of a successful school. At Penyrheol pupils ‘behave responsibly and show respect for each other and their teachers. Their mutual respect is a distinctive feature of this school’. Pupils from Penyrheol do well both locally and nationally in areas as diverse as mountain biking and public speaking. They achieve individual and team honours in sporting activities; they can act, sing, dance and win competitions for their artistic talent. They also care for those less fortunate than themselves and regularly raise considerable sums of money for charity.
Penryheol is a genuine comprehensive school in that it has pupils of all abilities and backgrounds. It is very much a part of the community that it serves. The inspection report states that ‘there are strong relationships between the school, parents and the community’. There is a considerable amount of new housing being built in the locality, because the area is a pleasant one.
In September 2009 a new school building was opened at Penyrheol to replace the two-thirds of the school that was destroyed by fire in March 2006. The new building provides state-of-the-art facilities for all our specialist subjects and is an environment that promotes good teaching and learning.
Penyrheol seeks to be a happy, caring community in which all who work are valued, supported and treated with respect and tolerance. In so seeking, we hope everyone will be motivated to achieve their full potential and strive for the highest standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
Ceisia Penyrheol fod yn gymuned hapus a gofalgar, lle caiff pawb sy’n gweithio ynddi eu gwerthfawrogi, eu cefnogi a’u trin â pharch a goddefgarwch. Yn hyn o beth, gobeithiwn y bydd pawb yn cyrraedd eu llawn botensial ac yn ymdrechu i gyrraedd y safonau uchaf o ddysgu, addysgu ac ymddygiad.
Headteacher/Pennaeth Pontarddulais Road Alan Tootill Gorseinon
SWANSEA
SA4 4FG
Tel: (01792) 533066
Fax: (01792) 533366
APPOINTMENT TIMETABLE
Teaching Assistant (Grade 4)
SCP 13–16 (£12,431.32 - £13,130.86)
(32½ hours per week / term-time only)
(Up to 3-year fixed term contract
Closing date- Thursday 14thDecember, 2017
at 4.00 p.m.
Shortlisting- Monday18th December, 2017
Interviews- Thursday 21st December, 2017
The object of the appointment timetable is to inform applicants of the dates the school will be working to for the vacancy advertised. Applicants who have not been offered an interview by 19thDecembershould assume they have not been successful in this instance.
We would like to thank you for your interest in the school.
This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to a check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The level of check will be an Enhanced level check.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL:PENYRHEOL COMPREHENSIVE
POST TITLE:TEACHING ASSISTANT
SALARY/GRADE:GRADE 4 (SCP 13 – 16)
JOB PURPOSE:
To work under the direct instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS:
▪Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
▪Assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
▪Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
▪Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
▪Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
▪Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
▪Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
SUPPORT FOR TEACHER:
▪Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
▪Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
▪Assist with the planning of learning activities.
▪Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
▪Provide detailed and regular feedback to teacher on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
▪Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
▪Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
▪Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.
SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM:
▪Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
▪Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
▪Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
▪Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
SUPPORTFORSCHOOL:
▪Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
▪Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
▪Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
▪Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
▪Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
▪Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
▪Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.
▪Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
General Duties:
▪To ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and the City and County of Swansea Equal Opportunity Policy.
▪To undertake the Personal Health and Safety responsibilities within the HASAWA 1974.
▪To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the level of the post.
▪The Authority retains the right to implement changes in job descriptions to reflect changes in the demands of the post and this will be done in consultation with you.
PenyrheolComprehensiveSchoolPERSON SPECIFICATION
SCHOOL:PENYRHEOL COMPREHENSIVE
POST TITLE:TEACHING ASSISTANT
SALARY/GRADE:GRADE 4 (SCP 13 – 16)
EXPERIENCE:
▪Working with or caring for children of relevant age.
QUALIFICATIONS:
▪Good numeracy/literacy skills.
▪Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme.
▪NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.
▪Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy.
▪First aid training/training as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
▪Effective use of ICT to support learning.
▪Use of other equipment technology - video, photocopier.
▪Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
▪General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies.
▪Basic understanding of child development and learning.
▪Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
▪Ability to relate well to children and adults.
▪Work constructively and flexibly as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
Special Requirement
This post requires a Standard/Enhanced Level of Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure. The successful candidate will need to complete a CRB application form. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme is available at or from the Personnel Section, Room G.1.5, County Hall, Swansea.
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