Learning Support Assistant Level 3

4 days ago

Barry, United Kingdom Vale of Glamorgan Council Full time

**About us**
Do you want to be part of an exciting period of growth in a forward thinking an innovative school?

Ysgol Y Deri is a local authority day special school maintained by the Vale of Glamorgan local authority. Currently there are over 444 pupils on roll. On the Penarth site pupils are aged between 3 and 19. We support children and young people, with either severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs or autistic spectrum disorders. Due to expansion, Ysgol Y Deri are interested in recruiting dynamic and energising Learning Support Assistants to join our amazing team. We believe school should be unmissable.

Are you dedicated to making a difference but find yourself frustrated that often you are prevented from doing just that? Then we might have the job for you. Our dedicated team provides a broad, lively, and stimulating person-centred curriculum for our pupils, we focus on inspiring change within our pupils to ensure their successful future. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who put pupils at the centre of everything we do.

**Ambitious**: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

**Open**: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

**Together**: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

**Proud**: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
**About the role** Pay Details**: Grade 5 SP (8 - 12) £26,824 - £28,598 + SEN allowance **Pro rata**

**Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Patter**n: Full Time, (Monday
- Friday 8.30pm - 3.30pm), Term time only.

**Main Place of Work**: Ysgol y Deri (Penarth or Barry Campus)

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Description**:
Ysgol Y Deri are interested in recruiting dynamic and energising Learning Support Assistants to join our amazing team. We believe school should be unmissable and audacious.

We are looking for people who are willing and able to turn their hand to a variety of Curriculum areas and activities; someone who can help our pupils engage and enjoy life affirming experiences. Someone who recognises the importance of both high support and high challenge. If you think that's you, please do get in touch.

Whilst a background in special needs is not essential, a strong understanding of the needs of learners with ALN and/or social, emotional and mental health needs would be advantageous.
**About you** You will need**:
We are looking for someone who truly wants to make a difference to young people’s lives; someone willing to be the difference. Someone who wants to help our students fulfil their potential by giving them a chance to change; someone humble, yet confident, enthusiastic yet understands the need for boundaries. Can you be an extraordinary role model at Ysgol Y Deri?

**EWC Required**:Yes
**DBS Check Required: Yes - Enhanced and Barred Child and Adult**

**_Please see attached job description / person specification for further information_**

Job Reference: SCH00906

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