Level 2 Learning Support Assistant - St Nicholas C/W Primary School (2 Positions)
About us
St Nicholas CIW Primary School is a small, friendly village school rooted in a warm and welcoming Christian ethos. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where children feel happy, supported, and inspired to learn. Our pupils are positive, cheerful, and well-behaved, contributing to a calm and respectful school community.
In November 2023, we moved into a brand-new 21st-century building, offering our children a modern, well-equipped learning environment that supports high-quality teaching and a broad, engaging curriculum.
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 4, SCP 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,584 (Pro Rata), £12.85 - £13.26ph
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 30 Hours, 39 Weeks, Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: St Nicholas CIW Primary
Description: The Head Teacher and Governing Body of St Nicholas CIW Primary School are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants (LSAs) to join our supportive and nurturing school community. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit, family-focused school with a strong and supportive ethos. Our dedicated staff are highly valued and nurtured as part of a caring team. We strive for the very best for every pupil in our care, offering an exciting and engaging curriculum that inspires a love of learning and supports each child to thrive.
About you
The successful candidate will:
1. Have experience working with children in a primary school setting
2. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3. Be able to form positive and effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external professionals
4. Possess strong literacy and numeracy skills
5. Be flexible and willing to work across the full primary age range, depending on school needs
6. DBS Check: Enhanced & Barred Both
7. EWS Registration: Yes
Desirable (but not essential) skills and experience include:
8. Experience delivering therapeutic interventions such as ELSA and Lego Therapy
9. A good awareness and understanding of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), and attachment difficulties
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, and committed to working as part of a caring and professional team, we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact the school directly.