Learning Support Assistant - Dan Y Coed

About The Role
Learning Support Assistant 
Location: Swansea
Full Time: Starting from £12.94 - £13.57, 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time Only
It takes a special type of person to dedicate their career to helping children with Autism to learn and develop. Your patience, empathy and caring nature makes you the ideal person to support our individuals at our school in Dan-Y-Coed, Swansea.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide education and organisational support to the class teacher, guide pupils during structured and non-structured sessions and assist each student to achieve their full potential. Offer personal care to pupils, in a respectful manner when required.
A day in the life of a Learning Support Assistant with Orbis Education and Care Involves:

• Providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities;
• Providing structured learning opportunities through effective Classroom management;
• Ensuring that all pupils are working towards their agreed accreditations;
• Using a variety of teaching approaches and activities to develop pupils’ learning;
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of off-site activities and organised trips;
• Assisting pupils who require help during morning routines, lunch/break times or when going to the lavatory.

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

• Qualification in English & Maths;
• Ability to relate well to pupils and build positive and respectful relationships that are on a professional level;
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Must be able to show initiative;
• Ability to offer personal care in a respectful way.

In return, we offer: 

• A fully paid Induction Training Programme, DBS and Education Workforce Council Registration.
• Paid training for nationally recognised Teaching assistant Qualifications.
• Medicash Cashback - Health Plan.
• £300 Loyalty Bonus for new starters – after 1 year service.
• Paid cancer screening appointments and travel.
• ‘Refer a friend’ scheme – earn up to £1000 per any successful candidate you refer to work for us.
• Employee Assistance Scheme, including confidential Counselling, Support Sessions and access to Salary Financing Services.
• Enrolment in a Company Pension Scheme: 3% employer/ 5% employee – after 3 months.
• Eligibility for a “Blue Light Card” for additional discounts at a range of retailers.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay after 12 months of employment.
• 2x Salary Death in Service – after probation.
• Career progression opportunities – we have an excellent track record of internal promotions!
• Free uniform.
• Long Service Awards.
• Conference & Awards Ceremony.
• Competitive annual leave allowance.

Whether you have experience in education, or you’re looking to start a career in this sector, and want to support the children in our schools, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply and our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch.
At Orbis Education and Care we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
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