Islwyn Special Resource Base is an integral part of Islwyn High School, a brand new 21st Century School in the County of Caerphilly, which opened in September 2016 as a result of an amalgamation of Oakdale and Pontllanfraith Comprehensive Schools.
The SRB is a Resource Base for 73 pupils with complex needs. It is maintained by Caerphilly County Borough Council and caters for pupils between the ages of 11 – 16 who require a nurturing learning environment and have a statement of special educational needs.
Islwyn Resource Base has a brand new, state of the art facility that allows staff to create a safe, happy and healthy learning environment, providing the best care, support and guidance for every pupil.
The pupils attending the SRB have a wide range of educational needs and a number have associated severe and complex behavioural needs.
The Resource Base provides pupils with access to appropriately skilled teaching and in-class support, in small teaching groups. Pupils also access a range of educational experiences outside the classroom.
Applicants will work to support pupils who have complex learning difficulties aged between 11 years – 16 years of age. They should be reliable, resilient and flexible and work well as part of a team.
All applicants should possess-
• Experience of children / young people with special educational needs;
• Experience in attending to personal care needs of children and young adults;
• Ability to support pupil’s emotional wellbeing / development;
• The ability to follow instruction and have a desire to further their professional development;
• Enthusiasm and a conscientious approach;
• The ability to embrace change and contribute to school development.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Islwyn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.