Level 1 Learning Support Assistant - Ysgol Y Bedol

Educators Wales; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Level 1 Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in both Welsh and English, along with a passion for education and student development. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff. If you're motivated to make a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Personal development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh and English.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the Foundation Learning class.
• Assist in the development of learning plans for ALN students.

Skills

Welsh language proficiency

English language proficiency

Numeracy skills

Education

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

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Level 1 Learning Support Assistant - Ysgol Y Bedol

Salary: £24,602 - £24,988

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 1724

Organisation: Schools

Section: Ysgol Y Bedol

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only

Contract end date: 31 August 2026

Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire

Grade: Grade B +4%

Salary: £24,602 - £24,988

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly.

Hourly Rate : £12.75 - £12.95

Contract Hours

30hrs

Come and join our team

The Governors wish to appoint a suitably experienced, committed, and motivated teaching assistant to work within the Foundation Learning class and to support pupils with ALN.

The ability to speak and write Welsh and English to a high standard is desirable, together with good numeracy skills.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Mari Thomas-Jones at [e-mail].

Job Description: Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Ysgol Cymraeg (1).pdf - 162KB

Expected date of interview: 11 June 2025

DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 4 - You will need to be able to communicate effectively in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 02/06/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: [e-mail] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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