Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - St Athan Primary School- Temporary / Fixed Term

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Barry seeks a Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support to pupils and assist teachers in the classroom. This temporary role requires relevant qualifications and experience with children. Candidates should be committed to ensuring that all pupils have rewarding educational experiences. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive working environment within a primary school.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Experience working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning.
• Assist the teacher in classroom management and beyond.
• Deliver pre-determined learning/care/support programmes.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - St Athan Primary School- Temporary / Fixed Term

Employer:

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Location:

Barry, CF62 4PG

Pay:

£13.26 to £13.69 per hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

20/12/2025

About this job

About us Our school is a Community Primary School with a Nursery attached.

We have a strong and supportive Board of Governors, which includes representatives of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, parents, the local community and staff.

We set very high standards across the school and offer a broad range of experiences and opportunities for our pupils.

Our school is fortunate to be located in a lovely rural setting, surrounded by farm land, countryside and the coast.

We serve the local village and MOD base at St Athan.

The whole school community work in partnership to provide a bright, welcoming and stimulating learning environment to inspire and support our curriculum.

We encourage an open door policy at St Athan Primary school and welcome parental involvements at all times.

We value all our pupils and believe it is our responsibility to ensure their time in school is rewarding and fulfilling.

Our school has a very warm, friendly and welcoming ethos and we ensure all pupils feel cared for, protected and their wellbeing is at the forefront of all our policies and procedures.

Ambitious

• Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

• Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

• Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

• Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role Pay Details: Grade 4 £25,583 - £26,403 (Pro Rata) spinal point 5-7, £13.26 - £13.69 (Per Hour) Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern:
17.5 Hours per week / 39 weeks per year/ daily during term time (subject to change depending on the needs of the school) Main Place of Work: St Athan Primary School JOB PURPOSE: To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and or members of the school leadership team.

To support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning.

To assist the teacher in the management of pupils within the classroom and beyond.

About you The LSA should be appropriately qualified: Experience:

Working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Working when required with pupils with additional needs and/or medical needs.

Qualifications:

NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience e.g.

Training in relevant strategies to support learning.

First aid training as appropriate.

Knowledge/Skills

Effective use of ICT to support learning.

Use of other equipment and basic technology, e.g. video, photocopier.

Understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

General understanding of national/foundation phase, curriculum 14 - 19 pathways, and other basic learning programmes/strategies as appropriate.

Basic understanding of child development and learning.

Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

Summary

• Welfare / personal support
• SEN
• Delivery of pre-determined learning / care /support programmes
• Assist with planning cycle
• Clerical / admin support for teacher / department

Additional information Closing date: 3rd Dec 2025 Shortlisting: 4th Dec 2025 Interviews:. 11th Dec 2025 Return Application forms to St Athan Primary School

• post or email officestathanprimaryschool.co.uk for the attention of: Mrs L Davies (Acting Head Teacher or Mrs P Broomfield (Acting Deputy Head Teacher) Please check Job Specification/ Job Description

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