Learning Support Assistant (Centrally Funded) Hirwaun Primary School

Educators Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Assistant at Hirwaun Primary School. This role involves assisting the class teacher and supporting pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in both specialized and mainstream settings. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for children's learning, and a commitment to teamwork. This permanent position offers a salary scale starting at £28,142. The closing date for applications is 9th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to support pupils in individual programs and mainstream classes.
• Strong commitment to education and children's wellbeing.
• Ability to engage with the school community.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in implementing individual programs.
• Support pupils in both the base and mainstream classes.
• Participate in the full life of the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Passion for children's learning

Job description

Overview

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Learning Support Assistant (Centrally Funded) Hirwaun Primary School

Salary: £28,142 + £1,539 x 77.15%

Role summary

Learning Support Assistant

Key Stage 2 Learning Support Class for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

based at Hirwaun Primary School

Term time 32.5 hours, permanent

Salary Scale: Grade 6 (£28,142) plus Special Class Allowance (£1,539) x 77.15%

Start date: as soon as possible

Responsibilities

A Learning Support Assistant is required for the above provision. The post will involve assisting the class teacher in the implementation of individual programmes and supporting pupils both in the base and in mainstream classes.

How to apply / Further information

If you are passionate about children’s learning and wellbeing to help them flourish and succeed; are a values-led individual with high expectations of achievement of yourself and others; have excellent communication and listening skills and are a team-player who is willing to get involved in the full life of the school, then we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact Rachel Williams

[e-mail]

Important dates

The closing date for applications is 9th January 2026

Safeguarding and equal opportunity

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.