Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) - All Saints CW Primary School

About Us

All Saints Church in Wales Primary School is a vibrant, one-form entry school located in Barry, within the Diocese of Llandaff, with just over 200 pupils on roll from Nursery to Year 6.

We are proud to offer a warm, caring and inclusive environment rooted in Christian values, where every child is nurtured and encouraged to flourish both academically and spiritually. Guided by our school ethos—“As many hands build a house, so many hearts make a school”—we place great emphasis on creating a strong sense of belonging and community.

Our dedicated team works together to develop the whole child, fostering a lifelong love of learning and of God. We believe that through a balanced, engaging curriculum and a nurturing atmosphere, children can discover the joy of learning, build resilience and confidence, and experience a true sense of achievement and wellbeing.

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.

Website: https://www.allsaintspsbarry.co.uk

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,584 (Pro Rata), £12.85 - £13.26 p/h

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week Monday – Friday 39 weeks a year

Main Place of Work: All Saints Church in Wales Primary School

Description: The Governing Body of All Saints C/W Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of class teachers and the leadership team to support individual pupils and small groups—particularly those with additional learning needs—ensuring full access to high-quality learning experiences. The role involves contributing to the delivery of planned programmes including literacy, numeracy and digital competence, promoting wellbeing and independence, and assisting in the creation of a positive learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with or caring for children of primary school age, particularly those with additional learning needs.
• Demonstrates good numeracy and literacy skills, with relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent).
• Is confident in supporting children's learning both within the classroom and in small group settings.
• Can assist with the planning cycle, implement targeted learning and care programmes, and provide clerical and administrative support to the teaching team.
• Embraces the ethos and values of our school and is committed to contributing to the development of the whole child.
  
  

In return, we offer a warm, welcoming school community, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils, and a supportive working environment with a strong commitment to professional development. If you are passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and want to be part of a school where “many hearts make a school”, we would love to hear from you. The Governing body of All Saints C/W Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About You

You will need:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and nurturing individual who is committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing within a caring, Christian school environment. To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of primary school age, including those with additional learning needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent experience.
• An understanding of child development and the ability to support pupils’ emotional, social, and academic needs.
• A basic understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and a willingness to support its principles in practice.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team, building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Effective communication skills and a flexible, proactive approach to supporting learning across the school.
• Competence in the use of ICT to support learning and maintain records.
• A commitment to continual professional development.
• DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Children
• EWC Registration Details: It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work in a school. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found at www.ewc.wales
  
  

Additional information

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 11th June

Interview Date: Friday 13th June

For Further Information, contact: Mr A. R. Williams, Headteacher / [email protected]

Return Method e.g. e-mail / return to school: Applications to be emailed to [email protected]



Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.