Hourly Paid Additional support Assistant (Independent Living Skills)

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Newport is seeking an Hourly Paid Additional Support Assistant to provide support to learners with additional learning needs. You will work on a 1:1 basis and in groups, ensuring all learners achieve their potential. Candidates should have experience working with young people with difficulties or disabilities and hold a Level 2 qualification with necessary GCSEs. This role offers £16.14 per hour for a minimum of 20 hours per week, up to June 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people who have difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Educated to Level 2 standard with necessary GCSEs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis, including personal care.
• Collaborate with curriculum and campus support teams.
• Ensure learners meet their full potential.

Skills

Experience with young people with difficulties or disabilities

Ability to provide personal care

Education

Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above

Job description

Hourly Paid Additional Support Assistant (Independent Living Skills)

Salary: £16.14 per hour

Role Summary: Support learners with additional learning needs to access the curriculum at Coleg Gwent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis, including providing personal care when needed.
• Work with learners on a group basis, collaborating closely with the curriculum and campus support teams.
• Ensure learners meet their full potential.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with young people who have difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Educated to Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.

Schedule: Minimum of 20 hours per week, fixed term until 26/06/26, must be available 9am – 4.30 pm.

Application: You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Closing Date: 04/01/26

Interview: 13/01/26

EEO Statement: At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are considered.