1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Level 1 - Neyland Community School

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,027 pro rata

1:1 One Teaching Assistant (Level One) - Primary Learning Resource Centre

Permanent (subject to pupil remaining on roll) - Full Time post (32 hours term time)

From Monday 5 th May 2025

Grade 3 - £24,027 for 32 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £18,253.34 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £18,651.88 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

The Governors of Neyland Community School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work in a 1 to 1 position with a pupil with complex learning and medical needs within our new primary school Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

The successful candidate would be expected to work solely with a pupil with complex learning and medical needs. This would involve ensuring the pupil is safe, well cared for and their medical needs are being met.

As a caregiver you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and managing blood glucose levels, including administering insulin as required.
• Managing meals and snacks in accordance with dietary needs.
• Providing consistent, nurturing care and support tailored to the child's specific developmental needs.
• Communicating effectively using alternative methods, such as visual aids or sign along, to engage and support the child.
• Following a structured routine and collaborating with parents to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Requirements for the post:

• Experience or willingness to train in managing Type 1 Diabetes, including insulin administration.
• Experience working with children with Autism, especially those who are non-verbal.
• Knowledge of alternative communication methods is highly desirable.
• Current first aid certification, including paediatric first aid, or willing to train.
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to caregiving
• Can work under the guidance of the teaching and/or senior staff.
• Is able to assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Pastoral Care Programmes.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with high expectations for pupils' care.

We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by a strong ethos and the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of our newly established Learning Resource Centre.

Our recent successful Estyn Inspection (March 2023) noted many strengths ;

Neyland Community School is a place where pupils, staff and families feel welcomed and supported. A notable strength of the school is the strong caring ethos and the trust and respect between pupils and staff. School leaders have developed a positive culture of teamwork amongst the staff and the local community. The school provides a rich, broad and balanced range of learning experiences and additional provision.

At our school we talk about 'going above and beyond' and actively demonstrate this to our children, families and community. It is key that the successful applicant is part of this and demonstrate skills to actively become part of our positive and caring ethos whilst providing rich learning experiences to our pupils.

If you require further information about the role then please contact the Assistant Headteacher/ALNCO on 01646 600659 to arrange a visit.

Please also take a look at our school website https://neylandcommunity-school.co.uk/home and our Facebook Page to learn more about our effective school.

Closing Date: Monday 3 rd March 2025

Shortlisting: Tuesday 4 th March 2025

Interviews: Friday 21 st March 2025

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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Safeguarding

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