Learning Support Assistant

Employer: St Athan Primary School

Location: Barry, Glamorgan

Salary: £25,389

Posted: 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

About us Our school is a Community Primary School with a Nursery attached. We have a strong and supportive Board of Governors, which includes representatives of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, parents, the local community and staff. We set very high standards across the school and offer a broad range of experiences and opportunities for our pupils. Our school is fortunate to be located in a lovely rural setting, surrounded by farmland, countryside and the coast. We serve the local village and MOD base at St Athan. The whole school community work in partnership to provide a bright, welcoming and stimulating learning environment to inspire and support our curriculum. We encourage an open-door policy at St Athan Primary school and welcome parental involvements at all times. We value all our pupils and believe it is our responsibility to ensure their time in school is rewarding and fulfilling. Our school has a very warm, friendly and welcoming ethos and we ensure all pupils feel cared for, protected and their wellbeing is at the forefront of all our policies and procedures. 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: SCP 8 (Level 3) £27,709 - £29,524 pro rata / £14.36 - £15.31 p/h Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 30 Hours per week / 39 weeks per year/ daily during term time (subject to change depending on the needs of the school) Main Place of Work: St Athan Primary School Description: To support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning, this could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in specific areas or personal care. To work under the guidance of teaching and/ or the school leadership team and within an agreed system of supervision contributing to the teachers planning cycle to ensure all pupils have equal access to learning.

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