Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - Haverfordwest High VC School

Educators Wales; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting pupils aged 11-18 with learning and physical disabilities in both mainstream and small group settings. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to assist in classroom activities and contribute to individual education plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while working in an environment that values inclusion and high expectations. If you have the passion and skills to support vulnerable children, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education is essential for this role.
• Understanding of children/young people's needs and rights is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with learning/physical disabilities.
• Assist in delivering individual education plans under teacher's direction.

Skills

Understanding of children's needs

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - Haverfordwest High VC School

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,027 pro rata

Grade 3 - £24,027.00 for 30 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £17,112.50 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £17,486.14 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

Haverfordwest High VC School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate would join us in working in an environment which promotes excellence, inclusion and high expectations.

Working under the direction of the ALNCo or subject teacher, you will provide support to pupils aged 11 - 18 with learning/physical disabilities in mainstream and small group lessons. This could take the form of assisting the teacher through participation in class/group/individual lessons and contribute to the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) under the direction of the subject teacher, or working one to one with a specific pupil.

A good standard of education, and an understanding of children/young peoples' needs and rights, together with experience of working with children is essential for this role.

If you feel you have the desire, determination and skills to join our team and feel able to meet the significant challenges that will come with the post we would love to hear from you.

A DBS certificate and registration with the Education Workforce Council will be required for this post.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [e-mail].

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.