Torfaen Learning Zone
Hourly Paid Additional Support Assistant
Salary: £14.42 per hour
Minimum of 20 hours per week
Fixed Term – 30/06/25
Must be available 9am – 4.30 pm
We wish to appoint an inspiring Additional Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs to access the curriculum at Coleg Gwent.
Applicants should have previous experience of working with young people who have difficulties and/or disabilities and be educated to Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.
The successful candidates will be required to support learners on a 1:1 basis, including providing personal care when needed, as well as work with learners on a group basis, working closely with the curriculum and campus support teams to ensure the learners meet their full potential.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council if appropriate.
Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process.
Our goal is to ensure these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are 6 Board sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men’s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+ and Race Alliance).
What brings us together?
We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging.
Your wellbeing matters.
Your wellbeing is important to us. We want to ensure you are able to make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential. From a programme of wellbeing activities throughout the year underpinned by the Headspace app for all staff, we’re determined to create an environment that supports everyone’s mental and physical health.
Closing Date: 20/11/24
Interview Date: 28/11/24
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: £14.42 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
* Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REQ650
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