Learning Support Assistant
Foundation Phase Learning Support Class for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders based at Hirwaun Primary School
Hours: 32.5 hours, term time only permanent
Grade: Grade 6 Pro Rata plus ALN Allowance (£27,269 + £1491 x 77.15%)
Start date: 1st September 2025
Rhondda Cynon Taf Access and Inclusion are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant for the new Learning Support Class in Hirwaun Primary School. The post will involve assisting the class teacher in the implementation of individual programmes and supporting pupils both in the base and in mainstream classes.
If you are passionate about children’s learning and wellbeing to help them flourish and succeed; are a values-led individual with high expectations of achievement of yourself and others; have excellent communication and listening skills and are a team-player who is willing to get involved in the full life of the school, then we would love to hear from you.
For further information please contact Rachel Williams
Rachel.williams3@rctcbc.gov.uk
If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk
Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.
The closing date for applications is Friday 9th May at 12.00 Noon.
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.