Learning Support Assistant

Salary

Grade 3 - £24,796 pro rata

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6822

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Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - WG - Job Description (W) .doc

Grade 3 - £24,796 for 30 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £17,660.20 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £18,045.79 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

Haverfordwest High VC School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate would join us in working in an environment which promotes excellence, inclusion and high expectations.

Working under the direction of the ALNCo or subject teacher, you will provide support to pupils aged 11 – 18 with learning/physical disabilities in mainstream and small group lessons. This could take the form of assisting the teacher through participation in class/group/individual lessons and contribute to the delivery of individual education plans (IEPs) under the direction of the subject teacher, or working one to one with a specific pupil.

A good standard of education, and an understanding of children/young peoples' needs and rights, together with experience of working with children is essential for this role.

If you feel you have the desire, determination and skills to join our team and feel able to meet the significant challenges that will come with the post we would love to hear from you.

We are very proud of the achievements of our students at Haverfordwest High VC school and are keen to share information to help you to make a successful application. You can visit our website for more information about the school or the school Facebook or Twitter accounts.

A DBS certificate and registration with the Education Workforce Council will be required for this post.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
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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
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• 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 desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.