Special Needs Support Assistant - Llanharan Primary School

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,404 X 71.22%

Special Needs Support Assistant - Llanharan Primary School

RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL

Llanharan Primary School
Llwynbrain Terrace,
Llanharan,
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF72 9PW
Telephone number: 01443 237831
Numbers of Pupils on role: 143

Special Needs Support Assistant

Temporary end date: 31st August 2025 – Potential for contract extension

Hours: 30 Hours per week – (Term time only)

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,404 X 71.22%

Start Date: Monday 3rd of February (or sooner)

The Governing Body wish to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant to work at Llanharan Primary School to complement our existing team. The Dedicated teaching assistant will provide support and supervision of child with Down Syndrome and severe communication needs under the direction of the teacher in charge. A knowledge of Makaton is essential to the role. The dedicated teaching assistant would need to work collaboratively with a range of professionals to ensure IDP actions are met. Under the guidance of the class teacher, they will also be required to liaise with parents to provide developmental updates.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

The closing date for applications is Friday 10th of January at 12.00 noon.

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link:
https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.