Job Description

Salary

Grade 3 - 24,027 Pro Rata

Contractual hours

29

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6553

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

Waldo Williams Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant Nursery team.



This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing, play-based environment that supports the very start of a child's learning journey. You will play a key role in promoting the development of social, emotional, and communication skills through high-quality interaction and purposeful play.



Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the class teacher in delivering a rich and stimulating curriculum Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment Assisting with the personal, social and emotional development of pupils Supporting individual and small groups of children with targeted learning

We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of working with young children in a school or early years setting Understands the importance of play in early learning Is patient, flexible, and committed to making a difference Can work effectively as part of a team

If you are passionate about early years education and eager to contribute to a supportive and dynamic school community, we'd love to hear from you

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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, 16,903.27 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service. Fixed Term until 31/08/2026.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.



Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.



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.