Minimum of 18 hours per week
Fixed Term – 25/06/27
Must be available 9am to 4:30pm
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.
Requirements & Compliance
• 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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Staff Wellbeing
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.
Closing Date: 15/11/26
Interview Date: 23/11/26
Coleg Gwent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council if appropriate.
Mae Coleg Gwent wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i niwed ac mae'n disgwyl i'r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr rannu'r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae cyflogaeth yn amodol ar Ddatgeliad Manwl boddhaol gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a chofrestriad gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg os yn briodol.
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