Additional Support Assistant (Foundation Learning)

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Additional Support Assistant to provide vital support to learners with additional needs in Cardiff. This role emphasizes fostering independence and resilience among learners while collaborating with staff and professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in educational or care settings. In return, the organization offers a generous pension scheme, term-time only working, and various health and wellness benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about supporting others.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Term-time only working

Cash health plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work access

Headspace app

Money-saving benefits through Reward Gateway

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade A-C required, including Maths and English.
• Experience working with individuals with additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to learners fostering independence.
• Contribute to annual reviews for learners with statutory plans.

Skills

Person-centred support

Advocacy for learners

Collaboration with professionals

Welsh language skills

Education

5 GCSEs grade A-C (including Maths and English)

Experience in education or care setting

Job description

Additional Support Assistant (Foundation Learning), Cardiff

Client: Cardiff and Vale College

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 704e2209389f

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Providing person-centred support to individuals and groups of learners that fosters independence and resilience.
• Contributing and participating in annual person-centred reviews for learners with statutory plans, such as Individual Development Plans (IDP).
• Acting as a role model, champion, and advocate for learners with ALN or LDD.
• Working with staff and other professionals to promote learner independence.
• Ensuring learners are safe and always supported.

The successful candidate will have 5 GCSEs grade A-C (including Maths and English) or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with additional learning needs, learning difficulties, and/or disabilities, and experience working within education or a care setting. Further information can be found in the Job Description/Person Specification.

In return for your dedication, we offer benefits including a generous pension scheme, term-time only working, cash health plan, employee assistance programme, access to Cycle to Work, Headspace app, and money-saving benefits through our Reward Gateway scheme.

Welsh language skills would be desirable for this role.