Bank Learning Support Assistant - Cardiff

Orbis Education & Care; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Birchwood School in Cardiff is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with complex needs and assist teachers with planning and assessments. The role involves off-site activities and close collaboration with therapists to help every child progress.

The position requires an Enhanced DBS Check and a passion for nurturing learners in a specialist school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Experience with SEN and learning activities.
• Ability to work with teachers to plan and assess activities.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lesson activities and assessments.
• Assist with off-site experiences and trips.
• Aid pupils with morning routines and personal care.
• Support small groups with complex needs with patience and care.

Skills

SEN support

Lesson planning

Assessment support

Small groups

Behaviour support

Pupil relationships

Education

GCSEs

Supporting teaching and learning qualifications

Job description

About The Role

Learning Support Assistant | Birchwood School | Cardiff | Bank| £14.24 per hour

Transform Lives as a Learning Support Assistant!

Join us as a dynamic Learning Support Assistant(LSA) and ignite student success with your passion and energy! As a LSA, you will be providing high-quality learning through diverse teaching methods, supporting teachers in planning and assessing activities and organising off-site experiences.

Welcome to Birchwood, Cardiff's specialist school where education meets compassion. We're dedicated to nurturing children with complex needs through a perfect blend of education, care, and therapeutic support. In our cosy classrooms, small class sizes, and a passionate team of educators and therapists, every child blossoms. At Birchwood, learning is not just engaging and motivating—it's a joyful adventure!

Orbis Education & Care provides expert care and education for individuals with complex needs related to Autism and SEMH.

Join our team to become:

• SEN Superstars: Bring your experience to champion bespoke strategies .
• Resilience Rocks: Use your confidence and passion for learning to support pupils.
• Creative Collaborators: Assist teachers with lesson planning and assessments.
• Empathy Experts: Manage small groups with complex needs with patience and care.
• Relationship Gurus: Build strong, positive connections with pupils, teachers, and families.
• Positive Vibe Promoters: Foster a nurturing environment and encourage positive behaviour.
• Qualifying Champs: We value GCSEs and provide 'Supporting teaching and learning' qualifications
• Independent Innovators: Use creative teaching methods to help pupils achieve their goals.
• Avid Adventurers: Help organise and implement fun off-site activities.
• Care Champions: Aid pupils with morning routines, breaks, and personal care.

Please Note: This position involves working with children in a regulated capacity and requires an Enhanced DBS Check, including a Barred List Check.