Learning Support Worker (ILS)

University of South Wales (USW) - CAPSE; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The College Merthyr Tydfil is excited to offer a permanent Learning Support Worker (ILS) role within our Independent Living Skills team. The role supports learners with Additional Learning Needs and disabilities to access learning, develop independence, build confidence and achieve personal goals.

The postholder will work collaboratively with learners, teaching and support staff, parents and external agencies to provide person-centred, consistent support both in and beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• DBS check is a requirement.
• EWC registration is a requirement.
• Experience supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs and disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in accessing learning, developing independence and building confidence.
• Collaborate with learners, teaching and support staff, parents and external agencies to provide person-centred, consistent support.
• Promote inclusion, learner wellbeing and positive outcomes within and beyond the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Inclusion

Job description

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Location: Merthyr

Learning Support Worker (ILS)

Job reference: R6267

Salary: £26102 - £28266

Attachments: Gweithiwr Cymorth Dysgu.docx, Learning Support Worker ILS Sept 2026.docx

Job description

The College Merthyr Tydfil are thrilled to offer an opportunity to join our proactive and progressive Independent Living Skills (ILS) Team as a Learner Support Worker.

This is an exciting and rewarding role supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs and disabilities to access learning, develop independence, build confidence and achieve their individual goals and aspirations.

The postholder will work collaboratively with learners, teaching and support staff, parents and external agencies to provide person-centered, consistent and personalised support, both within and beyond the classroom.

We are looking for a patient, adaptable and enthusiastic individual who is committed to promoting inclusion, learner wellbeing and positive outcomes.

The post is a permanent, fractional, term time only contract ie 35 hours per week x 36 weeks per annum.

A DBS check and EWC registration are requirements of this post.

We expect all staff to promote our lived College values; Professional, Inspiring, Collaborative and Supportive.

At The College Merthyr Tydfil, we are an inclusive organisation in which we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it and welcome applications from people of all cultures and backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: 23/09/2026