Learning Support Assistant (LRC) - Fenton Community School

Cyflog: Grade 3 - £22,737 pro rata

Job Description

These are fixed term posts required until 31/08/2025.

Grade 3 - £22,737 for 31 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £16,733.53 pro rata.

We require a Level 1 LSA to work within our Leaming Resource Centre this is a fixed term contract. The role involves supporting pupils with specific learning needs in one of our four LRC class bases. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Classroom Teacher or senior staff, and will provide support as a member of a highly committed and enthusiastic LRC team.

You will be required to assist the Class Teacher through participation in class, group and individual lessons. You will also be expected to assist in the preparation of materials and displays, clear away resources as required, and contribute to the delivery of individual education plans underthe direction of the Class Teacher/HLTA.

A good standard of education, and an understanding of children/ young people's needs and rights along with an understanding of child development and a real passion for working with children are essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills.

You will need to be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) for this role.

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.

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 01/04/2023.
• 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.