Learning Support Assistant
Key Stage 2 Learning Support Class for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
based at Perthcelyn Primary SchoolHours: Term time 32.5 hours
Contract: Temporary – Maternity cover
Salary Scale: Grade 6 - £27,269 plus ALN Allowance (£1491) pro rata
Start date: 28th April 2025A Learning Support Assistant is required for the above provision. The post will involve assisting the class teacher in the implementation of individual programmes, and supporting pupils both in the base and in mainstream classes. If you are passionate about children’s learning and wellbeing to help them flourish and succeed; are a values-led individual with high expectations of achievement of yourself and others; have excellent communication and listening skills and are a team-player who is willing to get involved in the full life of the school, then we would love to hear from you. If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team.Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link.Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post. We have a new recruitment website and you will need to create a new account to apply for this position. For further information please contact Rachel Williams.The closing date for applications is 31st January 2025 at 12 midnight. 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. In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.