Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Graduate Learning Support Worker Pentyrch, Cardiff

Are you a caring, empathetic, graduate who wants a career where you can make a significant difference every single day on a young persons life?

Shape A Life have recently partnered with a SEN school in Pentyrch, Cardiff who are looking for Learning Support Workers to work alongside teachers in the classroom. This school educates young people with Autism, SEMH and complex learning needs between the ages of 3-19.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a warm and vibrant community where children and young adults come to learn, live, have fun and get the best out of life.

If you are interested in a career working with SEN - this could be the perfect start for you.

Benefits:

• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Mentorship from experienced SEN professionals.
• Potential career progression within the educational and social care sector.
• £480 - £500 per week - term time only Monday to Friday

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting leaders of learning in setting up and tidying away teaching resources and/or escorting learners to their next location
• Support learners individual communication needs Support learners individual therapy needs in accordance with Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Assistive Technologists guidance recording interactions on Nourish
• Implement students Positive Behavior Support Plans in accordance with learner protocols
• Support leaders of learning to prepare and implement risk assessments and community trip and visit plans activity off campus
• Take ownership for the layout, resourcing and safety of a designated teaching room, area or resource to ensure that it is kept tidy, safe and fully resourced.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team

You will need:

• Passion, enthusiasm patience and empathy to shape the next generation.
• An interest in SEN, education, social care
• 2:2 or above degree
• Have high expectations of teaching and learning.
• Ability to relate well to pupils and adults.
• To be a positive role model
• Be keen to develop as a professional

If youre looking for an opportunity to open your eyes to a career working with young people and offer personal growth, this is the role for you!

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Shape A Life is committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment.Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks and a minimum of two suitable references.