Learning Support Assistant (Centrally Funded) - Ysgol Bro Taf

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with students aged 11–16 with additional learning needs. The role involves supporting the teacher in a social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties class. The successful applicant should have relevant experience and professional development. The position offers a salary of £28,142 FTE plus allowances, based in Ysgol Bro Taf.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with Key Stage 3 & 4 pupils with additional learning needs.
• Ability to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in a class for pupils aged 11–16 with additional learning needs.
• Assist the teacher in managing the classroom environment.
• Collaborate with other Learning Support Assistants.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

Specialist professional development relevant to SEBD

Job description

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

Learning Support Assistant (Centrally Funded) - Ysgol Bro Taf

Salary

Grade 6 (£28,142 FTE) + Special Class Allowance (£1,539) x 77.15% (pro rata for working term time only).

Location

Based at Ysgol Bro Taf.

Hours

32.5 per week.

Role Details

Learning Support Assistant of Key Stage 3 & 4 Learning Support Class (Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties).

• Class for up to twelve pupils aged 11–16 years with additional learning needs.
• Class staffed by a teacher and two Learning Support Assistants.

Qualifications

Ideally the successful applicant will have experience working with pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and will have undertaken specialist professional development relevant to SEBD.

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 20th November at 11:59pm.

Contact Information

Michael Condon – Tŷ Trevithick, Abercynon, Mountain Ash CF45 4UQ; telephone no. 01443 744333.

Employment Notes for Current Council Employees

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply via your employee self‑service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your employee self‑service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or [e-mail].

Application Forms & Details

Application forms, and further details, including a person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link below:

https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Safeguarding Record

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Staff Networks

We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

Language

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