Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant x 2

Educators; Wales; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Headspace app

Prayer rooms

Job summary

Coleg Gwent is hiring two Hourly Paid Additional Support Assistants to help learners with additional learning needs access the curriculum. The role is 10 hours per week during term time, fixed term to 30/06/27, with a salary of £16.14 per hour.

You will support learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, including personal care when needed, and work with campus teams to maximise progress. Applicants should have Level 2 with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above; basic Welsh

Qualifications

• Experience of working with learners who have difficulties or disabilities.
• GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above, Level 2 standard.
• Willingness to provide personal care when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in groups to access the curriculum.
• Collaborate with curriculum and campus support teams to help learners reach their potential.
• Assist with personal care if required.

Skills

1:1 support

Disability awareness

Communication

Education

Level 2 with four GCSEs incl Maths and English

Job description

• Closing Date:23 September, 2026 12:00 AM

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Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant x 2

Salary: £16.14 per hour

Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant x 2

Job description

10 hours per week - Term time only

Fixed Term - 30/06/27

We wish to appoint 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: 23/09/26

Interview Date: 01/10/26