ALNCO (Ynysboeth Community Primary School)

Salary: Leadership Scale L1-L5 (£52,680 - £58,136)

ALNCO (Ynysboeth Community Primary School)

YNYSBOETH COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Main Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4LJ

Telephone Number: 01443 749040

Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCO)

Salary: Leadership Scale L1-L5 (£52,680 - £58,136)

Required to start - 1st September 2026

Ynysboeth Community Primary School is a warm and welcoming school situated in the heart of Mountain Ash. We currently have 120 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11.

Our school motto is ‘Everyone Shines at Ynysboeth’

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an ALNCO to work with our SLT and staff team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed ALNCO who is well-organised, caring and will go the extra mile to support pupils, parents and staff.

The successful candidate will:-

• Lead ALN within the school – planning strategically for ALN pupils’ support, inclusion, wellbeing and standards

• Promote and develop inclusive learning and teaching throughout the school
• Perform a key role on the SLT, reporting to them and the governors on ALN progress and standards across the school
• Have shared accountability for the performance of all staff relating to and including the performance of vulnerable/ALN pupils across the school
• Ensure that the identified learning needs of all pupils are provided for in the classroom
• Develop and co-ordinate targeted programmes of support for ALN pupils
• Ensure a successful graduated support programme exists across the school
• Disseminate and role model good practice in inclusion in their own classroom and across the school
• Demonstrate their own excellent classroom practice and commitment to high standards and expectations for all learners
• Create an engaging learning environment
• Be able to work as part of a successful team and manage other adults within the classroom
• Be committed to raising standards
• Have high expectations of themselves and of children
• Be an excellent communicator

We can offer you:-

• An inclusive and welcoming school community
• Amazing children who are enthusiastic about their learning
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with team members
• The opportunity to develop creative and innovative teaching skills

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach a lesson prior to the interview.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 16th June

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.