Additional Support Assistant (Independent Living Skills)

CIH International Housing Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Coleg Gwent in Newport is seeking an inspiring Additional Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs access the curriculum, including 1:1 support and group work.

The role requires Level 2 with four GCSEs including Maths and English at C or above, experience with young people with difficulties or disabilities, and readiness for DBS check and EWC registration; Welsh language ability desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 2 with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Experience of working with learners who have difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Must be willing to undertake training; basic Welsh desirable.
• 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 campus support teams.
• Help learners access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

Skills

1:1 support

Personal care

Disability support

Welsh language

Education

Level 2 with four GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

Additional Support Assistant (Independent Living Skills)

Job description

11 hours per week (Term Time)

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&I 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: 28/09/26