THE DETAILS:
- Subject: Learning Support Worker
- Hours: Part time
- Contract:
- Salary Type: Annual
- Salary Range: £20,000.00 - £25,000.00
- Language: Welsh
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LS073-2923 Level 3, Learning Support Assistant x 2, Ty Dysgu/ Cynorthwyydd Cymorth Dysgu Lefel 3x2
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Learning Support Assistant - Level 3 x 2 posts - Ty Dysgu, Merthyr PRU
32.5 Hours
Grade 3 SCP 7-12 (£22,369 - £24,496 FTE) = 76.82% of £22,369
Salary = £17,183.87 p.a. pro rata
Commencing Monday September 4th 2023
We have two vacancies for enthusiastic and energetic classroom assistants to join our team.
The newly appointed LSAs will be expected to work across all of our provisions from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 4. We are the Local Authority provision to support pupils with a variety of needs including SEBD. The provision caters for up to 48 pupils with a high staff to pupil ratio. We are currently going through an exciting period of change, where we will be co-locating the Primary and Secondary sites within the next academic year under the direction and guidance of the newly appointed Head of centre.
Key duties for the role are to:
• 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 pupils' 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
• Invigilate Exams
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities, which could include driving the school 9 seater vehicle
• Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable
• 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
• Learning Support Assistants at this level are expected to undertake the following:
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
Please see the Person Specification document for the requirements of the post.
If you require further details, please contact Mrs S Pugh (Head of centre).
Applications to be completed by - Tuesday June 20th 2023.
Shortlisting - Wednesday June 21st 2023.
Interviews - W/c June 26th 2023
For further information please contact Mrs S Pugh on 01685 724645.
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 725199 and are to be returned no later than Tuesday June 20th 2023 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.
If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.resourcesadmin@merthyr.gov.uk to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.
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32.5 Hours
Grade 3 SCP 7-12 (£22,369 - £24,496 FTE) = 76.82% of £22,369
Salary = £17,183.87 p.a. pro rata
Commencing Monday September 4th 2023
We have two vacancies for enthusiastic and energetic classroom assistants to join our team.
The newly appointed LSAs will be expected to work across all of our provisions from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 4. We are the Local Authority provision to support pupils with a variety of needs including SEBD. The provision caters for up to 48 pupils with a high staff to pupil ratio. We are currently going through an exciting period of change, where we will be co-locating the Primary and Secondary sites within the next academic year under the direction and guidance of the newly appointed Head of centre.
Key duties for the role are to:
• 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 pupils' 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
• Invigilate Exams
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities, which could include driving the school 9 seater vehicle
• Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable
• 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
• Learning Support Assistants at this level are expected to undertake the following:
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
Please see the Person Specification document for the requirements of the post.
If you require further details, please contact Mrs S Pugh (Head of centre).
Applications to be completed by - Tuesday June 20th 2023.
Shortlisting - Wednesday June 21st 2023.
Interviews - W/c June 26th 2023
For further information please contact Mrs S Pugh on 01685 724645.
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 725199 and are to be returned no later than Tuesday June 20th 2023 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.
If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.resourcesadmin@merthyr.gov.uk to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.
SEE FULL ADVERT FOR FURTHER DETAILS