Additional Support Assistant

Coleg Gwent; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleg Gwent in Cwmbran is seeking an inspiring Additional Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs access the curriculum. You will support learners 1:1 and in groups, including personal care when needed, working with curriculum and campus support teams to help learners reach their full potential.

The ability to use Welsh at a basic level is desirable, and applications may be submitted in Welsh as well as English.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with difficulties or disabilities.
• Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in group settings.
• Provide personal care when needed and work with curriculum and campus support teams.

Skills

1:1 support

Group work

Personal care

Education

Level 2 standard with four GCSEs incl Maths & English

Job description

Additional Support Assistant

Location: Cwmbran, Torfaen

Salary: £11,541.97

Contract Type: Permanent

Employer: Coleg Gwent - Torfaen Learning Zone

Working Hours: 16.5 hours per week (Term Time)

Availability: Must be available 9am - 4.30 pm

We wish to appoint an inspiring Additional Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs to access the curriculum at Coleg Gwent.

Applicants should have previous experience of working with young people who have difficulties and/or disabilities and be educated to Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.

The successful candidates will be required to support learners on a 1:1 basis, including providing personal care when needed, as well as work with learners on a group basis, working closely with the curriculum and campus support teams to ensure the learners meet their full potential.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Requirements & Compliance

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&IE steering group.

Staff Wellbeing

We provide comprehensive health support, including:

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.

Closing Date: 20/09/26

Interview Date: 01/10/26

We wish to appoint an inspiring Additional Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs to access the curriculum at Coleg Gwent.

Applicants should have previous experience of working with young people who have difficulties and/or disabilities and be educated to Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.

The successful candidates will be required to support learners on a 1:1 basis, including providing personal care when needed, as well as work with learners on a group basis, working closely with the curriculum and campus support teams to ensure the learners meet their full potential.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Requirements & Compliance

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.