Cynorthwyydd Cymorth Dysgu/ 3 x Level 3, Learning Support Assistant, Dowlais Primary School

Salary: £25,584.00 - To: £27,711.00

Dowlais Primary School
Headteacher: Mrs J Estebanez

3 X LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3

Start date - September 2025

Grade 3 SCP 7-12 (£25,584 - £27,711 FTE)

1 x Position - 27.5 Hours Per Week (5 days - Temporary for 2 terms initially)
(SCP 7 i.e. 65% of £25,584 = £16,629 per annum pro rata)

1 x Position - 27.5 Hours Per Week (5 days - Temporary for 1 year)
(SCP 7 i.e. 65% of £25,584 = £16,629 per annum pro rata)

1 x Position - 11 Hours Per Week (2 days - Temporary for 1 year)
(SCP 7 i.e. 26% of £25,584 = £6,651 per annum pro rata)

We have 3 vacancies for enthusiastic and energetic learning support assistants to join our school team.

Key duties:
? Plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individuals, groups and classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the overall direction and supervision of a teacher.
? Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
? Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate
? Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support learning
? Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
? Assist in developing and implementing Individual Development Plans, in conjunction with the class teacher for pupil with additional learning needs, as well as attending/contributing to Person Centred Planning meetings.
? Cover PPA and short term illness when required
? Support the role of parents / carers in pupils' learning and contribute to meetings with parents / carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
? Support pupils with changing where required
? Provide support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
? Provide support to pupils where English is not their first language
? Provide support to more able and talented pupils

If you require further details please contact Mrs Judith Estebanez (Headteacher) on 01685 351808 or by email: judith.estebanez@merthyr.gov.uk

Closing date for applications - Friday 23rd May 2025
Shortlisting on -.Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Activity on - Wednesday 11th June 2025
Interviews on -.Friday 13th June 2025

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 Friday 23rd May 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

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

Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

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.

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