Learning Support Assistant Level 3 - Ysgol Y Deri / Penarth site

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Learning Support Assistants to join a vibrant team at a special school. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate, supportive, and capable of fostering a stimulating environment for learning. With a focus on a person-centred curriculum, you will help pupils engage in various activities and experiences that promote their well-being and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking school dedicated to inspiring change and supporting its community.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children and helping them thrive.
• Committed to making a real difference in young people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Support various curriculum areas and activities for pupils.
• Engage pupils in life-affirming experiences.

Skills

Support for children with ALN

Excellent classroom practice

ICT skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Registered with EWC

Job description

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About The School

Do you want to be part of an exciting period of growth in a forward-thinking and innovative school?

Ysgol Y Deri is a local authority day special school maintained by the Vale of Glamorgan local authority. Currently, there are over 444 pupils on roll. On the Penarth site, pupils are aged between 3 and 19. We support children and young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, or autistic spectrum disorders. Due to expansion, Ysgol Y Deri is recruiting dynamic and energising Learning Support Assistants to join our team. We believe school should be unmissable.

Are you dedicated to making a difference but often find yourself frustrated that you're prevented from doing just that? Then we might have the job for you. Our team provides a broad, lively, and stimulating person-centred curriculum, focusing on inspiring change for our pupils to ensure their successful future. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that puts pupils at the centre of everything we do.

Our Values:
Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open to different ideas and being accountable for decisions.
Working together as a team that engages with our community, respects diversity, and is committed to quality services.
Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan, serving our communities, and being part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 5 SP (8 - 12) £25,992 - £27,711 + SEN allowance Pro rata (pending 2025 pay agreement)

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday–Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm, Term time only.

Main Place of Work: Ysgol Y Deri (Penarth)

Contract Type: Permanent

Description

Ysgol Y Deri is interested in recruiting dynamic and energising Learning Support Assistants to join our team. We seek individuals willing to support various curriculum areas and activities, helping pupils engage and enjoy life-affirming experiences. Recognising the importance of both high support and high challenge, experience in special needs is not essential but understanding of learners with ALN or social, emotional, and mental health needs is advantageous.

About You

• Passionate about working with children, supportive, and capable of helping pupils thrive across various activities and group sizes.
• Committed to making a real difference in young people's lives, humble, confident, enthusiastic, and able to set boundaries. Can you be an extraordinary role model?
• Excellent classroom practice, including ICT skills, high expectations, and a team-oriented approach.
• Must have an enhanced and barred DBS for Child and Adult, and be registered with EWC.

Additional Information

For further details, contact Viv Burbidge-Smith, School Business Manager (HR) at [e-mail].

Visit our website: https://www.yyd.org.uk/ and social media pages: Facebook – Ysgol Y Deri Special School, Twitter – @YsgolYDeri, @DeriYsgolPrim, @yydsecondary.

Return applications via email to Kayleigh Tuner, HR Support Officer at [e-mail].

Please see attached job description/person specification for more information.