LABSSA: Learning and basic skills support assistant
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,584 to £26,835 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ceredigion, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ106133 |
Summary
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.
We are looking to recruit a Learning and Basic Skills Support Assistant (LABSSA) to join our Additional Learning Needs (ALN) team for 34 hours a week, during term time, on a permanent basis.
The role will involve visiting Ceredigion primary and secondary schools to support staff to deliver high standards of effective intervention programmes.
On a day-to-day basis you will:
- visit schools to observe and/or deliver intervention sessions with pupils
- monitor and provide feedback regarding the standards of intervention provision
- provide advice and model appropriate strategies and resources to meet learners’ needs appropriately in order to raise standards and ensure pupil progress
We are looking to recruit an individual who has:
- experience in leading a range of Ceredigion interventions within schools
- experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs
- attended and received a certificate for attending the majority of the following training courses:
- Satpin / Trandep intervention
- Cyfri Ceredigion intervention
Attended a range of the following training courses:
- Catch Up and/or Reading with Understanding intervention
- Personal Dictionaries intervention
- Lego Intervention
- Sensory Circuits intervention
- interest in working towards the HLTA qualification where this is not already in place
In addition to the above, we require an individual with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 34 hours pro rata over 5 days a week, during school term time only.
Please see our careers website to view the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you wish require any further information about this role please contact: cathryn.james@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
We are looking to recruit a Learning and Basic Skills Support Assistant (LABSSA) to join our Additional Learning Needs (ALN) team for 34 hours a week, during term time, on a permanent basis.
The role will involve visiting Ceredigion primary and secondary schools to support staff to deliver high standards of effective intervention programmes.
On a day-to-day basis you will:
- visit schools to observe and/or deliver intervention sessions with pupils
- monitor and provide feedback regarding the standards of intervention provision
- provide advice and model appropriate strategies and resources to meet learners’ needs appropriately in order to raise standards and ensure pupil progress
We are looking to recruit an individual who has:
- experience in leading a range of Ceredigion interventions within schools
- experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs
- attended and received a certificate for attending the majority of the following training courses:
- Satpin / Trandep intervention
- Cyfri Ceredigion intervention
Attended a range of the following training courses:
- Catch Up and/or Reading with Understanding intervention
- Personal Dictionaries intervention
- Lego Intervention
- Sensory Circuits intervention
- interest in working towards the HLTA qualification where this is not already in place
In addition to the above, we require an individual with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 34 hours pro rata over 5 days a week, during school term time only.
Please see our careers website to view the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you wish require any further information about this role please contact: cathryn.james@ceredigion.gov.uk
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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