Learning Support Assistant - Swansea, United Kingdom - Priority Childcare

Priority Childcare

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Swansea, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Learning Support Assistant

Location:
Swansea

Fulltime:
£ £13.57 per hour, 34 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time Only**Do you want a rewarding role with an excellent work-life balance? Do you want to work as part of a team that really cares? Do you want to make a significant difference to the lives of young people? If so - this is the job for you

Priority Childcare provide specialist schools, community homes, and community-based work-skills services.

We make it an absolute priority that each person who walks through our doors feels welcome, cared for, safe and happy, and we believe that everyone has as much a right to a socially valued life and the status and respect that it brings, as anyone else.

Ty Trafle School specialises in working with young people whose complex needs and challenging behaviour require a supporting independent specialist school provision in order to achieve positive outcomes.

We aim to enable young people to feel safe and secure with learning experiences delivered by experienced staff and in an environment that helps them come to terms with their emotional psychological and physical needs.

We are an accredited provider with Agored Cymru and have a training centre delivering vocational and GCSE qualifications.

A typical day will include:

Providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities using a variety of teaching approaches and activities support pupils to make progress towards their agreed accreditations.
Supporting teachers with the planning, preparation and assessment of learning opportunities.
Assisting with the planning and implementation of offsite activities.
Assisting pupils who require help during morning routines, lunch/break times or with personal care.

Sound good so far? We are looking for people who are passionate about inclusive education, and have:

A can-do attitude and resilient nature.
Compassion and empathy.
The ability to relate well to pupils and build positive and professional relationships.
Good communication skills.
The ability to work flexibly and reliably as part of a team.
A qualification in English & Maths.

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.
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.
Covid Sickness Payment up to 5 days fully paid after probation.
Conference & Awards Ceremony.
Competitive annual leave allowance.
Priority Childcare is part of 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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