Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant (x4)

Educators; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Coleg Gwent is seeking four enthusiastic Additional Support Assistants for on-site roles to help learners with additional learning needs access the curriculum. The positions are hourly paid with a fixed term ending 25/06/2027 and require availability from 9:00 to 16:30.

You will provide 1:1 support, assist with personal care when needed, and work with groups alongside curriculum and campus support teams to help learners reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with learners who have difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Educated to Level 2 with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.
• DBS check and EWC registration required.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis and with personal care when needed.
• Work with learners in group sessions and alongside curriculum and campus support teams.
• Assist with accessing curriculum and meeting learners' full potential.

Education

Level 2 GCSEs incl. Maths & English

1:1 learner support

Personal care assistance

Group/work with learners

Welsh language basics (desirable)

Job description

Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant (x4)

Salary: £16.14 per hour

Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant (x4)

Job description

Minimum of 18 hours per week

Fixed Term - 25/06/27

Must be available 9am to 4:30pm

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: 15/11/26

Interview Date: 23/11/26