Start date: Monday 6th January 2025 (Pending DBS checks)32.5 Hours per week | 8:30AM - 3:30PM, Monday to FridayIt is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council.We are seeking someone who is able to join our friendly and dedicated team to help our pupils achieve their full potential and become fully involved with school life. St Alban’s is a mixed 11-16 Voluntary Aided Catholic School in North Torfaen. We are a Catholic community which strives to uphold strong spiritual and moral values so that our pupils can be the best they can be. Estyn stated in July 2023, 'that there is a strong working relationship between pupils and teachers which is based on mutual respect. Teachers' enthusiasm for their subject engages pupils in their learning and staff encourage pupils to set high aspirations for themselves'. THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills;
Experience of working with SEN children;
A calm and consistent approach;
A supporting and encouraging manner with young children and an ability to inspire trust;
The ability to work as part of a team;
A highly motivated and enthusiastic work ethic.
If you feel you have the desire, experience and skills to join our team and you are able to meet and surpass the challenges this significant role has to offer, then we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Louise Penny on 01495 765800 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.Referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted prior to interview. CVs are not accepted.You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. To apply for this post, please complete the attached Application Form, Recruitment Monitoring Form and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form and return them to: louisepenny@stalbans.schoolsedu.org.uk.Shortlisting Date: Monday 2nd December 2024Interview Date: Thursday 5th December 2024