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Job: Cynorthwyydd Cymorth Dysgu / Level 3, LSA, Learning Resource Base, Coed Y Dderwen Primary School
Job Ref: LS019-5225
Salary: £26,403.00 - To: £28,598.00
Job Scale: Grade 3, SCP 7 – 12
Job Hours: 32.5
Location: Coed Y Dderwen Community Primary School, Gellideg Estate, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HL
Speciality:
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
COED-Y-DDERWEN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Head teacher: Mrs. S. Townsin
Required for January 2026
Learning Resource Base Class LSA – Complex Learning Difficulties
Level 3
Full-Time 32.5 hours
Grade 3, SCP 7 – 12 - £26,403 - £28,598 per annum, pro rata FTE
76.82% of £26,403 = £20,282 per annum pro rata
Temporary Contract (Initially for 2 terms)
Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
The Local Authority and Governors of Coed Y Dderwen Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed LSA to work flexibly within the KS2 LRB and the well-established Foundation Phase LRB at the school.
The LRB classes provide a learning environment for up to 10 pupils who have complex
learning difficulties. You must be able to work as part of a team, have good communication skills, and be prepared to undertake appropriate specialist training in relation to social communication and complex learning needs.
The successful candidates, although employed by the Local Authority, will be expected to work within a classroom setting under the direction of the Headteacher.
Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment with the Headteacher, Mrs S Townsin.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Application forms should be emailed to head@coedydderwen.merthyr.sch.uk and Jill.Watkins1@merthyr.gov.uk. by Wednesday 26th November 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 and candidates will be informed of observation visits, if required.
Interviews will take place at the school on Friday 5th December 2025.
For further information please contact Mrs Sarah Townsin on 01685 351805.
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Wednesday 26th November 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
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. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
COED-Y-DDERWEN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Head teacher: Mrs. S. Townsin
Required for January 2026
Learning Resource Base Class LSA – Complex Learning Difficulties
Level 3
Full-Time 32.5 hours
Grade 3, SCP 7 – 12 - £26,403 - £28,598 per annum, pro rata FTE
76.82% of £26,403 = £20,282 per annum pro rata
Temporary Contract (Initially for 2 terms)
Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025
The Local Authority and Governors of Coed Y Dderwen Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed LSA to work flexibly within the KS2 LRB and the well-established Foundation Phase LRB at the school.
The LRB classes provide a learning environment for up to 10 pupils who have complex
learning difficulties. You must be able to work as part of a team, have good communication skills, and be prepared to undertake appropriate specialist training in relation to social communication and complex learning needs.
The successful candidates, although employed by the Local Authority, will be expected to work within a classroom setting under the direction of the Headteacher.
Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment with the Headteacher, Mrs S Townsin.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Application forms should be emailed to head@coedydderwen.merthyr.sch.uk and Jill.Watkins1@merthyr.gov.uk. by Wednesday 26th November 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 and candidates will be informed of observation visits, if required.
Interviews will take place at the school on Friday 5th December 2025.
For further information please contact Mrs Sarah Townsin on 01685 351805.
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Wednesday 26th November 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
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. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.