Learning Support Assistant

Educators Wales; Neyland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Neyland is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to contribute to the Learning Resource Centre's development. The ideal candidate will assist students with complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN), creating a nurturing atmosphere encouraging pupils to achieve their potential. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate the ability to build relationships with learners and their families. This full-time position offers a supportive school community dedicated to high educational standards.

Qualifications

• Have a reasonable standard of education including GCSE or equivalent in Maths and Literacy.
• Hold an NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering specialist resource base programmes for children with complex ALN.
• Support development of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Pastoral Care Programmes.
• Create a positive and nurturing classroom environment for all learners.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Adaptability

Education

GCSE in Maths and Literacy

NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant (LRC) - Neyland Community School

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,796 pro rata

Learning Support Assistant (Level one) - Primary Learning Resource Centre

Permanent - Full Time post (33 hours term time)

From April 2026 or sooner if possible

Grade 3 - £24,796.00 for 33 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £19,426.22 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £19,850.37 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

The Governors of Neyland Community School are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work within our primary school Learning Resource Centre (LRC). We are excited to be advertising for a staff member to join our LRC and continue supporting in its development. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a very special part of our journey. successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the establishment of a team of highly motivated professionals who will work collaboratively to raise standards at all levels. The applicant must create a positive, nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to meet their potential. Specialist training will be made available.

Applicants must be an excellent classroom practitioner who:

• Can work under the guidance of the teaching and/or senior staff, to deliver specialist resource base programmes for children with complex ALN
• Can assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Pastoral Care Programmes
• Will build positive relationships with all learners, their families and the LRC team
• Has the ability to create a supportive, welcoming, and well-ordered classroom environment
• Can demonstrate a reasonable standard of education with a GCSE, or equivalent, in Maths and Literacy
• Has an NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or a minimum of three years relevant satisfactory experience as a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with high expectations for pupils' learning.

We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by a strong ethos and the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of and to shape the practice in our school.

Our recent successful Estyn Inspection (March 2023) noted many strengths: Neyland Community School is a place where pupils, staff and families feel welcomed and supported. A notable strength of the school is the strong caring ethos and the trust and respect between pupils and staff. School leaders have developed a positive culture of teamwork amongst the staff and the local community. The school provides a rich, broad and balanced range of learning experiences and additional provision.

At our school we talk about 'going above and beyond' and actively demonstrate this to our children, families and community. It is key that the successful applicant is part of this and demonstrates skills to actively become part of our positive and caring ethos, whilst providing rich learning experiences to our pupils.

If you require further information about the role then please contact the Headteacher on [e-mail] or to arrange a visit.

Please also take a look at our school website https://neylandcommunity-school.co.uk/home and our Facebook Page to learn more about our effective school.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd February

Shortlisting: Tuesday 24th February

Class Observation: Thursday 5th March

Interviews: Friday 6th March (Subject to invitation following observation)

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

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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.

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Safeguarding

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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.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail].
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• 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.

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