Additional Support Assistant x

• Closing Date:23 September, 2026 12:00 AM

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Salary: £16.14 per hour

Hourly Paid
- Additional Support Assistant x 2

Job description

10 hours per week
- Term time only

Fixed Term - 30/06/27

We wish to appoint inspiring Additional Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs to access the curriculum at Coleg Gwent.

Applicants should have previous experience of working with young people who have difficulties and/or disabilities and be educated to Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.

The successful candidates will be required to support learners on a 1:1 basis, including providing personal care when needed, as well as work with learners on a group basis, working closely with the curriculum and campus support teams to ensure the learners meet their full potential.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.

We provide comprehensive health support, including:

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.