St Mellons CiW Primary SchoolBridge Rd, Old St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 6UYHeadteacher: Mrs Claire CookAge range: 3-11 yearsPost Titl.....
St Mellons CiW Primary School
Bridge Rd, Old St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 6UYHeadteacher: Mrs Claire Cook
Age range: 3-11 years
Post Title: 3x Learning Support Assistants (Level 1)
Post Reference: ED50283883
Contract: Temporary until March 31st 2025
2x Full Time, 1x Part Time
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£22,737 - £23,893) Pro Rata
Hours: 2x 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only)
1x 19.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only)
Required for ASAP
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint three enthusiastic and committed ‘Learning Support Assistants’ to support staff in providing an excellent education, strong supervision and quality care of the children at St Mellons CiW Primary School. Two of these positions are full time (32.5 hours per week) and 1 position is part time (19.5 hours per week).
The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, be confident, reliable, flexible and should be able to work as part of a team.
The successful candidates will be expected to, support class teachers to promote high standards, contribute to planning and developing a stimulating learning environment. Candidates will also be expected to maintain records. A full list of the roles and duties can be found in the job description.
The team at St Mellons Primary School is dedicated, hardworking and supportive. The successful candidates will be required to work as part of this team, providing enthusiasm, humour and a determination to support each other in providing an excellent school experience for our pupils.
The children at St Mellons CiW School are joyful, determined and successful learners. They like members of staff who are supportive, kind, patient and caring.
The successful candidates should be willing to promote the Christian ethos of the school.
Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the Headteacher for further details and to make an appointment to visit the school.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement which brings pay rates up to £12 per hour (scp 2 - 4). This supplement will be reviewed in January 2024 and thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
These posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Closing date is Friday 4th October 2024 at 12:00 noon
Interview date: Thursday 10th October 2024 for shortlisted candidates.
Please state which post you are applying for (Full Time or Part Time) on your application form.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
