Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £20,877.14

Learning Support Assistant Level 3
Autism Spectrum Disorder Learning Support Centre
Dŵr y Felin is a highly successful oversubscribed 11-16 Comprehensive School with excellent facilities serving the centre of Neath. The school has an excellent reputation for its academic and pastoral wellbeing. We have an inclusive ethos and the Additional Learning Needs Team work together to support pupils by removing barriers to learning for those who find learning difficult. In 2020, the school opened a Learning Support Centre for key stage 3 and 4 pupils from across the Local Authority with Autistic Spectrum Condition. This is an exciting opportunity to help support pupils in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Learning Support Centre (LSC) within the school. The LSC has provision for up to 16 pupils. There is a team of 6 staff within the LSC supported by the Deputy Headteacher and ALNCo. applications are invited for a highly motivated, empathetic person who has a passion for supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The successful candidate must have an awareness of pupils with additional learning needs and the barriers to learning they experience. This is a full time, permanent post. Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child's list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Post Ref: Eteach/DWR/LSA_Level3_LSC/2024
For an application pack please visit www.eteach.com or [email protected]
Application forms to be returned by email to Mrs L E Thomas - [email protected]
Important dates:-
Closing date - Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 11:30 am
Shortlisting - TBC
Interview - TBC