Cynorthwyydd Cymorth Dysgu​/Learning Support Assistant, Ty Dysgu PRU

Job
-2726 Job Scale:
Grade 2 SCP6 Job

Hours:

32.5 Speciality:

Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant (LSA), level 2

Location:

Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit, Merthyr Tydfil

Position Type:
Term Time only, 1 year fixed term, 32.5 hours per week

Salary:
Grade 2 SCP 6 £ 25,989 p.a. pro rata 76.82% of £25,989 = £19,965 p.a.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 26th June 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th June 2026

Interview date:
Thursday 9th July 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 2 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Merthyr. Ty Dysgu is a 3–16 provision that provides a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for pupils who require alternative education pathways. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the educational, social, emotional, and behavioural development of learners across both primary and secondary phases.

Ty Dysgu is an ambitious and improving provision that has recently emerged from special measures following significant progress in leadership, attendance, teaching and learning, and pupil wellbeing. We are proud of the positive relationships at the heart of our work and our commitment to helping every pupil overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and highly supportive team at a time of continued development and growth. The successful candidate will contribute to our vision of providing high-quality, personalised support that enables some of our most vulnerable learners to engage, succeed, and thrive.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at

For more information about this role or the Pupil Referral Unit, please contact Simon Pardoe at

Our Pupil Referral Unit is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our pupils!

You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.

Application forms can be completed online at  If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning and are to be returned no later than Friday 26th June 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN
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We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date.

Email:
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Ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.

If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.r to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies.