Senior Learning Support Assistant

Orbis Education & Care; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

EWC registration

Health plan

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card

Career progression

Job summary

Orbis Education & Care is seeking a Senior Learning Support Assistant for Summergil School in Presteigne. You will support pupils with learning activities and individual plans, creating a safe, inclusive environment.

You will work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to help pupils overcome challenges, monitor progress, and keep records. The role is term-time (37.5 hours/week) with DBS and EWC registration provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required (or equivalent).
• Qualified in Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom with learning activities and individual plans.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support behaviour management and encourage positive interactions.
• Work with teaching staff to adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
• Help implement therapy plans and monitor pupil progress.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to reviews.

Skills

GCSEs in English and Maths

Strong communication skills

Patience and resilience

Education

Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification

Recognised qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

£22,990.50 to £23,858.38 (£30,654 to £31,804.50 full year equivalent)

Senior Learning Support Assistant
Location: Summergil School, Presteigne
Salary:£22,990.50 to £23,858.38 (£30,654 to £31,804.50 full year equivalent)
Hours: 37.5 per week, Term time only (41 weeks)

Do you want a role where you can genuinely make a difference while enjoying a great work-life balance? Do you want to be part of a supportive team that truly cares? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

At Orbis Education & Care, we provide specialist care and education for children and young people with complex needs linked to Autism and SEMH. We believe every child deserves to be the best and happiest version of themselves, and we take a child-centred approach that focuses on their strengths, interests, and aspirations.

As a Senior Learning Support Assistant at Summergil School, you’ll play a key role in both the educational and personal development of our pupils. Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals, you’ll help pupils overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

What you’ll do:

• Support pupils in the classroom with learning activities and individual plans.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support behaviour management, encouraging positive interactions and social skills.
• Work with teaching staff to adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
• Help implement therapy plans and monitor pupil progress.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to reviews.

What we’re looking for:

• A caring, compassionate nature with the drive to make a difference.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Patience, resilience and flexibility.
• Basic IT skills for record keeping.
• GCSEs in English and Maths.
• A recognised qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent).
• Experience in a similar role (desirable but not essential).

In return, we offer:

• Fully paid induction, DBS and EWC registration.
• Funded training for nationally recognised TA qualifications.
• Health Plan (post-probation).
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000.
• Access to a Blue Light Card for retail discounts.
• Excellent career progression – most of our managers are promoted internally!

Whether you’re experienced in education or looking for a new career path, if you’re passionate about supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.

At Orbis, we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can bring their true selves to work without fear of discrimination.

£22,990.50 to £23,858.38 (£30,654 to £31,804.50 full year equivalent)