Learning Support Assistant (Welsh Language Immersion)

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; Barry; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a Welsh language Learning Support Assistant to provide targeted support for children learning Welsh. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Welsh, have prior experience in supporting children, and strong communication skills. This role includes supporting learners within the Welsh immersion program. The position is term time only, with a pay rate of £13.90 - £14.82 per hour, requiring a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Welsh required.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in Welsh language and education.
• Assist in delivering Welsh immersion provision.
• Work independently and make decisions.

Skills

Fluency in Welsh

Experience supporting children

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Additional Learning Needs

Flexibility and patience

Job description

Overview

Vale of Glamorgan wish to appoint a Welsh language Learning Support Assistant to work at the Welsh Language Centre at Ysgol Gwaun y Nant in Barry and, when required, peripathetically throughout the Vale of Glamorgan to complement the existing team. This post will work under the guidance of the Welsh Language Immersion Teacher to deliver a peripatetic model of Welsh language immersion provision in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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 SPC 8-12 £26,824 - £28,598 Pro Rata £13.90 - £14.82 Per Hour

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, term time only

Main Place of Work: Ysgol Gwaun y Nant, Barry

Description: The successful candidate will support learners who are latecomers to the Welsh language and Welsh medium education, or those currently in Welsh medium education and requiring additional targeted support with their language acquisition. This role is integral to delivering the outcomes included within the Vale of Glamorgan Council's Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP) and will support the commitments outlined in Cymraeg 2050: A million Welsh speakers.

About you

You will need:

• To be fluent in Welsh.
• Experience of working supporting children and groups of children.
• Experience working independently and decision making.
• Good and sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Patient and flexible personality.
• An enthusiastic and self-motivated person with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to relate well with children and adults.
• A person who sets high expectations.
• A neat and organised person who can prioritise work as needed and demonstrates a cutting edge.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and contribute ideas.
• Willingness to continuously learn.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Both

For further information, contact: Enfys Owen ([e-mail]).

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

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