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The Governors of Aberdare Community School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and committed literacy support assistant to work specifically with individuals and small intervention groups to improve pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills.
This exciting opportunity will give the successful candidate a pivotal role in the development of essential literacy skills which are fundamental to success in all areas of learning and life itself. The ideal candidate will have a previous record of working in a secondary school. A working knowledge of Accelerated Reader, Progress in English and Lexonik together with the Microsoft Office suite of programs would be advantageous.
A real desire and passion to help young people with their confidence in these key areas is essential. A calm, caring and patient teaching style to foster constructive relationships with pupils is necessary to build a ‘can do’ attitude and resilience in the target groups. The ability to work as part of a team is critical as close liaison between teaching staff, pastoral staff, and parents is essential to the role and therefore the post requires excellent communication, organisational, and record keeping skills.
The school opened in the summer of 2015 and is part of the 21st Century school building programme. Our facilities include a modern teaching environment with state of the art computer and technology facilities, including a Lecture Theatre. The school is attached to the Sobell Leisure Centre which offers extensive opportunities for pupils, including an all-weather playing facility and newly opened athletics stadium.
Our Mission statement is “Work Hard, Dream Big, Reach for the Stars”
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12.00 P.M. ON FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025.
CV's will not be considered as a valid method of application. All applications must be on the official RCT Application Form.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
Safeguarding Statement
Aberdare Community School 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.