Vale of Glamorgan Council
Learning Support Assistant (30 hours) - Hearing Support Team - St Cyres Secondary School
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About Us
The role is within the Vale of Glamorgan Hearing Support Service, part of the Wellbeing and ALN Directorate. The job is based at the Hearing Resource Base at St Cyres Comprehensive School, Penarth, within an energetic and supportive team passionate about the education of deaf young people.
Our values:
- Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in the future.
- Open – Open to diverse ideas and accountable for decisions taken.
- Together – A team that engages with customers, respects diversity, and is committed to quality services.
- Proud – Proud to serve Vale of Glamorgan’s communities and be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Key Details
- Pay: Grade 5, Spinal Points 8-12, £26,824 – £28,598 per annum (pro rata £13.90 – £14.82 per hour)
- Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days
- Location: Vale of Glamorgan Hearing Resource Base, St Cyres Comprehensive School, Penarth
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Description
The role involves supporting pupils with hearing loss to:
- Access the curriculum through varied communication approaches
- Fully engage in all aspects of school life
Daily responsibilities include:
- In-class 1-to-1 or small-group support
- Work within the Resource Base
The pupils are enthusiastic, motivated, and a delight to work with. Successful candidates will support students from Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
Additional requirements may include:
- Assisting the Hearing Support team with outreach work in Vale of Glamorgan schools, as directed.
About You
Essential Requirements
- Understanding of educational and social needs of pupils with:
- Hearing loss
- Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- Effects of hearing loss on learning
- Recent experience working with children in a secondary school setting
- Ability to support pupils with hearing loss across all curriculum areas
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to:
- Work independently with initiative
- Operate effectively as part of a team
- Strong organisation skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to promote pupils’ independent learning
- Minimum GCSE grade ‘C’ or above in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Preparedness to undertake relevant training as required
- BSL Level 2 or above (or commitment to attain this independently)
- Willingness to carry out outreach work under the direction of a Teacher of the Deaf, when required.
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Additional Information
Requirements
- DBS check and Child Protection Measure (CPM) registration required (“Plentyn wedi’u gwella a’u rhwystro”).
Contact for Further Information
- Leanne James, ALN Manager
- Email: lsjames@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Next Steps
- Please see the attached job description / person specification for more details.
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