Learning Support Assistant

Orbis Education and Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Birchwood School in Cardiff seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support teachers and deliver high-quality learning. You will help plan and assess activities and assist with off-site experiences, supporting children with complex needs in a caring, inclusive setting.

Join a dedicated team at Birchwood, part of Orbis Education and Care, to enable pupils to access education with compassion and tailored support, in a bank/relief role with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• GCSEs and supporting teaching and learning qualifications are valued.
• Experience working with students with complex needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Small group support

Education

GCSEs

Supporting teaching and learning qualifications

Job description

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. Our child-centred approach focuses on personal strengths and interests, empowering children to lead active, fulfilling lives. 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.