Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor - Gelliswick CiW School

Salary: Grade 2 - £24,413 pro rata\nGrade 3 - £24,796 pro rata

Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistants & Lunchtime Supervisor

Gelliswick CiW VC Primary School - Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants & Lunchtime Supervisor, for 28.5 hours per week (LSA 26 hours & LTS 2.5 hours), to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. These roles are available for immediate start, subject to relevant checks.

Grade 2 - £24,413 for 2.5 hours per week term time only for 44.8 weeks per annum equating to £1,417.32 pro rata rising to 45.8 weeks, £1,448.95 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

Grade 3 - £24,796 for 26 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £15,305.51 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £15,639.69 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

Positions Available:

• 1 x Learning Support Assistant - LRC (Learning Resource Centre)
• 1 x Learning Support Assistant - Upper School

Grade 3 - £24,796 for 26 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £15,305.51 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £15,639.69 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025
• Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th October 2025
• Interviews: Week beginning 20th October 2025

About the Role:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, primarily within the classroom.
• Support access to learning for all pupils, including those with additional learning needs.
• Assist in the management of pupils and contribute to a positive learning environment.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Highly motivated and passionate about supporting children's learning.
• Committed to high expectations and inclusive education.
• Able to work collaboratively and flexibly within a team.
• For the LRC position, candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with children with ALN (Additional Leaning Needs).

Requirements:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is essential.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

Safeguarding Commitment:

Gelliswick CiW VC Primary School and Pembrokeshire's Children and Schools Service are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of child protection.

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

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

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 01/04/2025.
• 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.