Learning Support Assistant - Level 1 - Wolfscastle CP School - Casual

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,796 pro rata

Learning Support Assistant - Level 1 - Wolfscastle CP School - Casual

JOB PURPOSE

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom or any other area of the school as required, to support access to learning for all pupils including those identified as having special educational needs and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for Pupils

• Attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning, including those with special educational needs.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Encourage pupils to act independently and provide feedback as appropriate
• Encourage pupils to behave in an appropriate way in line with established school policy
• Encourage pupils to develop self discipline, self esteem and independence
• Assist with the implementation of IEP's/Behaviour Plans/Personal Care programmes

Support for the Teacher

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour in line with established school policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Administer routine progress tests as required by the teacher
• Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
• Provide clerical/administrative support eg. photocopying, typing, filing, preparing classroom displays, collecting money etc

Support for the curriculum

• Support pupils to understand instructions and undertake learning activities as directed by the teacher
• Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies as directed by the teacher
• Support pupils in using ICT in learning activities as directed
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use

Support for the school

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for, or come into contact with.
• To value and respect the views and needs of children and young people.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time including before and after school and at lunchtimes
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of schools activities as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and Experience Essential

• Should be able to demonstrate a reasonable standard of education with proficiency in literacy and numeracy to GCSE level or equivalent
• All applicants should also have experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age in either a paid, voluntary or domestic environment and will need to be able to show an interest in children's development and in a wide range of issues concerning their education and welfare
• An ability to relate well to both children and adults
• A willingness to undertake a recognised/relevant qualification, such as the NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or completion of the DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme would be an advantage
• Appropriate knowledge of general first aid
• Basic understanding and use of technology i.e. computer, video, photocopier. The ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times

Desirable
Evidence of working constructively as part of a team,

Closing Date 26 th March
Interviews from week beginning 20 th April

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.

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