Job Description

Salary

Grade 3 - 24,027 Pro Rata

Contractual hours

29

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6554

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Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - WG - (E) .doc
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Waldo Williams Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil in our Nursery class.


This rewarding role will involve working closely with the class teacher and other staff to help a pupil access learning, develop essential skills, and make good progress in all areas of development.


Your role will include:
Providing tailored support to meet the pupil's individual needs Supporting the pupil's learning through structured play, communication, and routines Promoting independence, confidence, and positive relationships Monitoring and recording progress in collaboration with the class teacher and ALNCO

We are looking for someone who: Has experience of working with young children, ideally in a 1:1 or additional needs capacity Is calm, patient, and nurturing, with a positive approach Understands how to support children's early learning and development Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with staff and families


If you are passionate about helping every child thrive and ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Grade 3 - 24,027 for 29 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to 16,542.09 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, 16903.27 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service. Fixed Term until 31/08/2026

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.



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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.

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.

Support & Additional Info

Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023. 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 neccesary .

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