Case Worker - Additional Learning Needs Support Service (ALNSS)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

Location of post: Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ

We are currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to take on the role of Case Worker within the Additional Learning Needs Support Service (ALNSS).

This is an exciting opportunity at a time of significant change and the successful candidate will work within the wider Inclusion Service to assist the Local Authority in effectively exercising its statutory duties, as outlined in the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice for Wales 2002 and the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Education and Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. This will include the ongoing administrative support in regard to the Statutory Assessment process linked to pupils with Additional Learning Needs, which encompasses the development and amending of Statements of SEN and Individual Development Plans (IDPs), the undertaking of recording data, updating individual pupil files and using a variety of IT systems and programs.

The post holder will be committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for Children and Young People with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), through the implementation of a Person Centred (PC) approach and effective collaborative working with wider professionals and partner agencies.

The post is part time and applications are welcomed from professionals with the appropriate experience and qualifications. Ideally, candidates will possess 5 GCSEs (grade A to C) or equivalent to include English Language and Mathematics, and 2 A Levels or equivalent.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Maria Hughes on

Phone: 01639 763158 or Email: m.hughes@npt.gov.uk

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are desirable when appointed to the post.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.