Learning Support Assistant - KS4 Support Hwb

Pencoedtre High School; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Barry is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant. The role involves working closely with learners who need support to enhance their engagement and academic progress. You will join a committed team dedicated to innovative educational practices. The position includes a salary of £25,583 - £26,403 pro rata, for 32.5 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with learners needing additional support.
• Ability to assist in developing engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to improve their engagement in school.
• Work with a supportive team within the KS4 Hwb.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Hardworking

Ability to develop strategies for engagement

Job description

New Leadership Appointments and Learning Support Assistant Opportunity

A new Executive Head, Head of School and Deputy Headteacher have been appointed with extensive experience in school improvement.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant to work with learners that need support to develop strategies to improve their engagement and their progress in school.

The successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic, committed, supportive and solution-focused team within the KS4 Hwb.

Grade 4 £25,583 - £26,403 (pro rata).

32.5 hrs per week x 39 weeks - Term time only and will include inset days.

Professional Development Programme

• The professional development programme will mirror the programme at Whitmore High School, which received two case studies in its recent inspection, one for outstanding professional development.
• The Whitmore High School professional development lead has joined Pencoedtre to ensure new staff receive the very best support. They are fully supported by two outstanding lead practitioners who will work extensively with new staff.

We continue, as a school, to make innovative changes to continue our drive for school improvement and maximise the opportunities for the children and young people in our school.

Why Choose Us

Pencoedtre High School is an 11-18 truly comprehensive School based on the M4 corridor in Barry, at the start of an amazing journey. The school is part of the Vale of Glamorgan's 21st Century School Strategy Project, benefiting from a purpose built £35 Million new school. The school is a vibrant mix of cultures and backgrounds. We have pupils from the full range of the academic spectrum including Additional Learning Needs, BESD, Hearing Impaired and Autism.