Positive Behaviour & Learning Support Assistant (Term-Time)

Orbis Education & Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Training & development

MAPA training

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Birchwood School in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Positive Behaviour Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs and challenging behaviours. You will work with teachers, therapists and the wider team to provide targeted support, promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and successful learning outcomes.

This term-time role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and offers training and career development within a supportive multidisciplinary environment,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional learning needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to pupils during emotional dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
• Sign off and quality check radar reports.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement and development.
• Support implementation of PBS strategies and individual behaviour plans.
• Model best practice in behaviour management and de-escalation.
• Coach and mentor staff after observations.
• Work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Identify behaviour patterns and contribute to assessments and support plans.
• Deliver interventions to develop emotional regulation, communication and social skills.
• Support staff training and promote a proactive approach to behaviour support.

Skills

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, health and social care, or behaviour support

Job description

Birchwood School in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Positive Behaviour Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs and challenging behaviours. You will work with teachers, therapists and the wider team to provide targeted support, promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and successful learning outcomes.

This term-time role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and offers training and career development within a supportive multidisciplinary environment,