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SalaryGrade 3 - £22,737 for 30 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £16,193.74 pro rata
The Governing Body wishes to appoint a full time, fixed term LSA to work as a 1:1 with a pupil within the Learning Resource Class. Starting as soon as possible.
We are looking for applicants who will: Support the aims and ethos of our school / Be highly organized and thoroughly prepared / Bring enthusiasm to the classroom and excite and engage pupils in their learning.
Working under the direction of the classroom teacher or senior staff, you will provide support for pupils. This will take the form of assisting the Class Teacher through participation in class/ group/ 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 learning plans under the direction of the Class Teacher.
You will need to attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. You will also be required to supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning, including those with special education needs. You will be required to encourage pupils to interact with others in activities and also encourage them to act independently and behave in an appropriate way.
A good standard of education, an understanding of children/ young people's needs and rights, together with excellent communication skills are all essential for this role.
We welcome applicants to visit the school and meet the head teacher.
You will need to be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) for this post.
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 Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support 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.
