Additional Learning Support Officer - Early Years

Additional Learning Needs Support Officer - Early Years

Salary: £33,344 - £37,817

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment – Term Time Only

Contract end date: 31 March 2027

Location: Carmarthenshire

Grade: G +4%

Hourly Rate: £17.28 - £19.60 (pro‑rated if part‑time)

Hours per week: 14 hours 48 minutes

The role is part of the Additional Learning Needs Team within Education and Children’s Services, supporting learners in Early Years.

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the Inclusion Department, schools, settings, and third‑sector organisations to support effective transition planning and provision.
• Promoting a person‑centred approach, ensuring learner aspirations and outcomes are central to planning and decision‑making.
• Guiding and supporting practitioners to develop their understanding of Early Years and to provide appropriate, meaningful progression opportunities for learners with Additional Learning Needs.
• Collaborating with families and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for young people.

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, with appropriate ICT skills.
• Strong understanding of the needs of learners with ALN in Early Years, including knowledge of education, training, and employment pathways.
• Commitment, resilience, and determination to secure positive outcomes for young people.

• Enhanced DBS with barred list disclosure and barring service check.
• Welsh language level 3 – conversational Welsh.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

We offer a range of benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with option for additional leave
• Staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies

Closing date: 08/07/2026 23:55