Learning Support Worker

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a link worker at a leading educational institution in Cardiff. You will support individual learners in accessing the curriculum, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while promoting independence and self-esteem. This role involves collaboration with teachers and therapists, focusing on holistic development. Be part of a caring team dedicated to high standards and community values.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners with complex needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, hygiene, and wellbeing of learners.
• Promote inclusion and independence among students.
• Provide feedback on learners’ progress.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

About The Company

Craig-Y-Parc is more than just a school - we are a wonderfully warm and vibrant community where children and young adults come to learn, have fun, and get the most out of life.

We are committed to providing and sustaining excellent multi-disciplinary holistic teaching and learning experiences for all pupils, supported by a positive, caring, and vibrant working environment for staff. We encourage and enable our students to take on new and exciting challenges with the support of our skilled team.

CYP is part of Salutem Care and Education. At Salutem, we recognize the value and wisdom from all stages of life. Join our team to be part of a community that truly appreciates age diversity.

About You

About The Role

Job Purpose

To work as a link worker within a dynamic support team to undertake learning/support programmes, enabling individual learners to access the curriculum under the guidance of teachers, therapists, and senior assistants. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, including off-site visits, home tuition, and supporting physical and complex medical needs.

The Working Hours For This Role Are As Follows

Monday 08:30 – 16:30, Tuesday 08:30 – 17:00, Wednesday 08:30 – 16:30, Thursday 08:30 – 16:30, and Friday 08:30 – 16:00.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, mobility, hygiene, and wellbeing of learners according to manual handling guidelines.
• Promote standards of care following current protocols.
• Support inclusion in the classroom, making sure the ‘link child’ feels involved in tasks and activities.
• Encourage learners to act as independently as possible, fostering their self-esteem and potential.
• Provide feedback on learners’ progress to the team under guidance.
• Act as a link worker, supporting and advocating for learners’ needs, respecting their opinions and wishes.
• Maintain dignity and respect for learners at all times.
• Follow specific information for learners regarding behaviour, personal care, postural management, sensory needs, and health care, including medication administration.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with parents.
• Undertake structured activities, adjusting as per learners’ responses.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources for lessons and assist learners in their use.
• Support the development and implementation of personal progress plans, providing daily feedback.
• Assist with learning activities in wider curriculum areas such as outings and special events.
• Contribute to the ethos and aims of the school.
• Comply with policies on child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Develop effective working relationships with staff and other professionals.
• Support a safe and healthy environment.
• Participate in training and developmental activities.
• Support school events like plays and functions.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Complete mandatory training, including medical interventions if required.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility. Staff must report any concerns regarding abuse or inappropriate treatment.

All employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The role may include other duties as reasonably required by the Headteacher or as a development opportunity, with an annual review of this job description.

The successful applicant will join a caring, well-established team at Craig Y Parc, a forward-thinking and vibrant place to work committed to high standards and community values.