Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Portfield School

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is hiring a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to join a lively school community. You will work under the direction of teachers to support learners with additional learning needs, helping them access learning opportunities and develop confidence and independence.

The role emphasizes inclusion, safeguarding and collaboration with families and professionals, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support learners' educational, social and emotional development.
• Assist pupils with additional learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and professionals.
• Support classroom activities and prepare learning resources.
• Help create a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Literacy/Numeracy/ICT

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

EWC registration

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs? Do you want to make a real difference every day while being part of a supportive and vibrant school community?

If you have a passion for special needs education and want to join a lively, vibrant team, then an LSA Level 2 post could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a dynamic school that prides itself on supporting children and young people to become as independent as possible. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teachers and school staff to help learners thrive both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant Level 2, you will work under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff to provide high-quality support to learners within the classroom and wider school environment. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning opportunities, develop confidence and independence, and reach their full potential.

• Supporting learners' educational, social and emotional development.
• Assisting pupils with additional learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Promoting inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals.
• Supporting classroom activities and preparing learning resources.
• Helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people.
• Is passionate about supporting learners to achieve success.
• Has an understanding of additional learning needs and inclusive practice.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Works well as part of a team and can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Is enthusiastic about continuous professional development and learning.

Relevant qualifications, EWC registration and experience working within an educational setting are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive and highly committed team.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
• Work within a school that values inclusion, independence and achievement.
• Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Benefit from huge potential to progress along an exciting career path in education and further your professional development.

If you are motivated, compassionate and ready to help learners achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [e-mail].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.