Learning Support Assistant - Dan y Coed School

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

Job summary

Eine führende Organisation sucht einen engagierten Learning Support Assistant, um Kindern mit Autismus zu helfen, ihr volles Potenzial zu erreichen. In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie Lehrer und Schüler in einer kreativen und einladenden Umgebung. Sie bieten nicht nur Bildungsunterstützung, sondern auch persönliche Pflege, wenn nötig. Das Team fördert eine positive Beziehung zu den Schülern und ermöglicht ihnen, in einem respektvollen Umfeld zu lernen und zu wachsen. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, einen echten Unterschied im Leben von Kindern zu machen und ihre Entwicklung zu unterstützen.

Benefits

Blue Light Card für Rabatte

‘Refer a friend’ Programm

Karrierefortschritt und Qualifikationen

Gesundheitsplan nach der Probezeit

Qualifications

• Fähigkeit, positive Beziehungen zu Schülern aufzubauen.
• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von Schülern mit besonderen Bedürfnissen.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von Bildungs- und organisatorischer Unterstützung für den Lehrer.
• Hilfe bei der Planung und Durchführung von Aktivitäten.
• Unterstützung der Schüler während der Pausen und bei der persönlichen Pflege.

Skills

Empathie

Geduld

Teamarbeit

Initiative

Education

Qualifikation in Englisch & Mathematik

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We’re a leading organisation dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children and adults with complex needs associated with autism.

Dan y Coed in West Cross, Swansea, sits beside the golden sands of Swansea Bay, just minutes away from secluded bays and hidden coastal coves, as well as the vibrant city centre with its castles, parks, and shops. Our team of creative education, care, and therapeutic professionals support children to feel safe and respected, whilst providing bright and colourful, child-friendly environments in which to learn, live, and make friends. Our aim is to help children be themselves, creating lasting childhood memories as they develop into independent young people and adults.

It takes a special person to dedicate their career to helping children with Autism learn and develop. Your patience, empathy, and caring nature make you ideal to support our individuals at our school in Dan-Y-Coed. As a learning support assistant, you will provide educational and organizational support to the class teacher, guide pupils during structured and non-structured sessions, and assist each student to reach their full potential. Personal care to pupils, when needed, should be offered respectfully.

A typical day at Dan Y Coed involves:

• Providing high-quality teaching and learning opportunities using various approaches and activities to support pupils' progress towards their accreditation goals.
• Supporting teachers with planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities.
• Assisting with planning and implementing off-site activities.
• Helping pupils during routines, lunch/break times, or with personal care as needed.

To be successful as a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll need:

• The ability to relate well to pupils and build positive, respectful relationships professionally;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Initiative and proactive attitude;
• Ability to provide personal care respectfully;

Additional details:

• Qualification in English & Maths;
• Note: This role involves regulated activity with children and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for a “Blue Light Card” for discounts at various retailers;
• ‘Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful referral;
• Clear career progression and qualifications – 97% of managers promoted internally;
• Health Plan after probation.

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