HP Additional Support Assistant x3

Educators; Wales; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised gym access

Headspace app

Accessible campuses and prayer rooms

Job summary

Coleg Gwent is hiring Additional Support Assistants to help learners with additional learning needs access the curriculum. The roles involve 1:1 support (including personal care) and group work, working with curriculum and campus support teams to maximise learner potential.

Desirable Welsh language ability and willingness to train; DBS check and EWC registration required; closing date 11/11/26 and interview 19/11/26.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs.
• Ability to work 1:1 with learners and in group settings.
• GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above; Level 2 standard.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis, including personal care when needed.
• Support learners in group activities and coordinate with curriculum and campus support teams.

Skills

Experience with learners who have SEND

1:1 support

Group work support

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Level 2 GCSEs incl Maths & English

Job description

Salary: £16.14 per hour

HP Additional Support Assistant x3

Job description

Minimum of 20 hours per week (Term Time)

Fixed Term - 30/06/27

We wish to appoint inspiring Additional Support Assistants 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

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

Closing Date: 11/11/26

Interview Date: 19/11/26