Learning Support Assistant Level 3 - St Helen's Catholic Primary School (September 2025)

TN United Kingdom; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Barry is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive staff community, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about education and dedicated to nurturing young minds. If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant learning atmosphere and help shape the future of students, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Team

Inclusive Ethos

Well-Motivated Pupils

Qualifications

• Passionate about inclusive practice and supporting all pupils.
• Committed to continuous professional development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse learners in a split site school environment.
• Lead curriculum areas and foster positive relationships with students.

Skills

Inclusive Practice

Classroom Management

Team Collaboration

Curriculum Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant Level 3 - St Helen's Catholic Primary School (September 2025), Barry

Client:

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Location:

Barry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the School

As a Catholic school, our faith is at the heart of everything we do – providing a high quality, broad and balanced curriculum that promotes spiritual, academic, physical and social emotional development. Our Catholic ethos shapes the values of our community, using Christ as the example to ‘love one another, as I have loved you’. We are a caring and inclusive community where all children, parents and staff are valued, encouraged to develop to their full potential and are happy to be a member of our school family.

‘This is a faith school that cares deeply for its school community. The high-quality support and guidance provided by the staff and leaders is a strong feature of the School.’ - Estyn October 2022.

Values:

• 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 5, SCP 8 - 12, £25,992 - £27,711 (Pro Rata), £13.47 - £14.36 (Hourly Rate)

Working Pattern: 30 Hours / 39 Weeks / Monday - Friday

Main Place of Work: Split Site School

Start date: 01/09/2025

Description

Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA)? Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team serving a rich and diverse community in Barry and the rural Vale? If so, St. Helen’s may be the perfect school for you!

We are seeking to appoint an LSA who:

• is forward thinking, creative and excited about learning;
• is passionate about inclusive practice, ensuring all pupils achieve their potential;
• is an excellent classroom practitioner and committed to developing their expertise as a LSA;
• has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with;
• can successfully lead an area of the curriculum;
• works effectively as part of a team;
• is committed to the school’s nurture ethos and to all aspects of school life;
• forms positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• is a practising Catholic or an individual willing to support our strong Catholic ethos.

We can offer you:

• an inclusive ethos based on mutual respect;
• a welcoming, hardworking and supportive staff team;
• a commitment to your continuing professional development;
• happy and well-motivated pupils who demonstrate good behaviour;
• a helpful and caring Governing Body.

About you

You will need:

• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification;
• EWC Registration;
• DBS;
• References.