LRB LSA Lefel 3 Ysgol Gynradd Coed Y Dderwen /LRB LSA Level 3 Coed Y Dderwen Primary School

Salary: £24,294.00 - To: £26,421.00

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
COED-Y-DDERWEN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Head teacher: Mrs. S. Townsin

Required for September 2024

Learning Resource Base Class LSA - Complex Learning Difficulties
Level 3 Full-Time 27.5 hours

Grade 3 SCP 7 - 12 £24,294 - £26,421 FTE
65% of SCP 7 = £15,791 PRO RATA

Fixed 1 Year Contract (Initially)
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd July 2024 12pm

The Local Authority and Governors of Coed Y Dderwen Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed LSA to work flexibly within the KS2 LRB and the well-established Foundation Phase LRB at the school.

The LRB classes provide a learning environment for up to 10 pupils who have complex
learning difficulties. You must be able to work as part of a team, have good communication skills, and be prepared to undertake appropriate specialist training in relation to social communication and complex learning needs.

The successful candidates, although employed by the Local Authority, will be expected to work within a classroom setting under the direction of the Headteacher.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment with the Headteacher, Mrs S Townsin.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application forms should be emailed to sarah.townsin@merthyr.gov.uk and jill.watkins1@merthyr.gov.uk. by Wednesday 3rd July.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 5th July and candidates will be informed of observation visits, if required.

Interviews will take place at the school on Wednesday 10th July 2024.

If you require further information, please contact the Headteacher on 01685 351805 or Jill Watkins, ALN Lead Officer, on 07973382854.

You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Wednesday 3rd July 2024 to the above email addresses.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date.

Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.

If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.resourcesadmin@merthyr.gov.uk to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.