Learning Support Assistant - Level 1 - Ysgol Caer Elen

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,027 pro rata

The Governing Body of Ysgol Caer Elen wishes to appoint 3 enthusiastic and energetic assistants to undertake the above position to start in September 2025. We will offer temporary contracts for one year, full time (30 hours per week) during the term, in the first place. The successful candidates will have the ability to assist in primary or secondary.

Pembrokeshire's first Welsh medium All Ages 3-16 School is Ysgol Caer Elen. The number of pupils has increased significantly in recent years and the school is fully committed to meeting the growing demand for Welsh language education in the South and West of the county.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this position. A full commitment to supporting and promoting Welsh language education is expected throughout the life of the school.

The closing date for the post is Monday, June 23rd.

If you would like to discuss the content of this post further, then contact the Headteacher, Mr Dafydd Hughes by calling 01437 808470 or emailing sofify@ysgolcaerelen.cymru

Fixed Term Post until 31/08/2026

Grade 3 - £24,027 for 30 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £17,112.50 pro rata rising to 46 weeks, £17,486.14 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are Essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.