Job Description

Salary

Grade 3 - 24,796 pro rata

Contractual hours

28.45

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6847

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Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - WG - (W) .doc

About Us

Sageston CP School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide one-to-one support within our caring environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis initially, subject to specific funding arrangements. However, there may be scope for further employment within the school, depending on future funding and staffing requirements.

The Role

In this role you will:

Work closely with the class teacher and ALNCo (Additional Learning Needs Coordinator) to implement the child's Individual Development Plan (IDP) in line with the

Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018

. Provide tailored support to meet communication, sensory, and emotional regulation needs. Use strategies such as visual timetables, social stories, and structured routines to promote engagement and independence. Support learning activities, transitions, and social interaction in class and during unstructured times. Record progress and contribute to regular review meetings. Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals to ensure consistency and best outcomes.

Requirements

Experience supporting children with ASD or other neurodiverse needs in an educational setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable

Training in autism-specific approaches (PECS, Makaton, TEACCH).

About Us

Sageston CP School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide one-to-one support within our caring environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis initially, subject to specific funding arrangements. However, there may be scope for further employment within the school, depending on future funding and staffing requirements.

The Role

In this role you will:

Work closely with the class teacher and ALNCo (Additional Learning Needs Coordinator) to implement the child's Individual Development Plan (IDP) in line with the

Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018

. Provide tailored support to meet communication, sensory, and emotional regulation needs. Use strategies such as visual timetables, social stories, and structured routines to promote engagement and independence. Support learning activities, transitions, and social interaction in class and during unstructured times. Record progress and contribute to regular review meetings. Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals to ensure consistency and best outcomes.

Requirements

Experience supporting children with ASD or other neurodiverse needs in an educational setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable

Training in autism-specific approaches (PECS, Makaton, TEACCH).


Grade 3 - 24,796.00 for 28.45 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to 16,747.76 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, 17,113.43 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

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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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

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 01/04/2025. 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 desirable.

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