Learning Support Assistant

Stanwell School; Penarth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanwell School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their Additional Learning Needs team. This permanent, full-time position involves supporting children with ASD, learning cognition, and emotional wellbeing. The ideal candidate will exhibit patience, flexibility, and initiative, ensuring all students reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Ability to adapt approaches according to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional learning needs in individual or group settings.
• Run intervention programmes to aid individual learning and social needs.
• Work effectively with other adults in the school.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Patience

Initiative

Motivation

Education

Previous experience in a school setting

Job description

Location The Vale of Glamorgan, Vale of Glamorgan

Contract Type Permanent

Hours Full Time

Salary NJC Grade 3/4 (prorated) Dependent on experience

Stanwell School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our outstanding school in Penarth. This is a fantastic opportunity for self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised colleagues to join our supportive and hardworking team at Stanwell School. Previous experience of working in a school would be an advantage. The position is term time only (no INSET) and will be permanent following a successful 6 month probation period. The actual salary will depend on experience.

This is an exciting role within our Additional Learning Needs team and we are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring every child is supported and challenged to reach their full potential. The Successful candidate will primarily be based in our “Ty Pontio” provision. This is a provision in school which supports learners with ASD, cognition and learning and emotional wellbeing.

The successful candidate will

• Carry out tasks and responsibilities under the direction of the ALN Co-ordinator, Class Teacher or Senior Leadership Team in class or in 1:1 or group situations. It could include running specific intervention programmes and activities to support pupils’ individual learning and/or social needs.

• Be productive and show initiative.

• Motivate pupils to learn and be sociable, acting as a responsible and trustworthy role model.

• Work effectively with other adults in the School and the wider community.

• Have patience and be flexible adapting their approach as appropriate.

The position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Information regarding the School can be found in our prospectus and candidate pack as well as on our website. If, after having consulted these, you require any further details or clarification, please contact Mrs O’Leary, Executive Assistant using the school e-mail address.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form and e-mail it to Mrs O’Leary for the attention of Mr Mansfield, Headteacher, by the deadline.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 7th July, interviews will be held the following week and the successful applicant will commence duties in September 2025

Stanwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note that prior to appointment candidates will be required to provide the names of two referees and references will be sought prior to interview as per the Safer Recruitment Policy. Referees must be from your most recent employer / Headteacher and character references from friends or family will not be acceptable.