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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.
Pay Details: Grade 5 SP (8 - 12) £26,824 - £28,598 + SEN allowance Pro rata (pending 2025 pay agreement)
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 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
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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.
Safeguarding Statement
Ysgol y Deri is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.