Learning Support Assistant Level 3

Post: Learning Support Assistant Level 3

Working hours: Full time - 32.5 Monday - Friday
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026 – Term time only (39 weeks)
Location: Greenhill Primary School

Pay Scale: NJC Grade 5 SCP 7 – 11

Start Date: as soon as possible (subject to pre-employment and safeguarding checks)

At Greenhill Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our students. Our Special Needs Resource Base supports pupils with ASD and social and communication difficulties.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our Special Needs Resource Base team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support the learning, development, and well-being of pupils with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to pupils with autism spectrum disorder;
• Assist with implementing individualized learning activities.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development within the classroom and during other school activities.
• Help with personal care and mobility needs where appropriate.
• Liaise with teaching staff, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent support.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and report concerns promptly.

Person Specification:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to individual pupil needs.
• Relevant qualifications or training in special education or learning support (desirable but not essential).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Jones on 01443 875521 or email: GreenhillPrimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.

Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.

Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.

Please download an application form and apply via Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via Eteach or returned to Lisa Jones, Head Teacher, via email on GreenhillPrimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there is no Welsh language requirement.

Closing date: October 17th 2025

Shortlisting: October 20th 2025

Interview Date: October 23rd 2025