Graduate Learning Assistant

Graduate Role – Learning Assistant

Supporting ALN provision within a diverse secondary environment.

Full Time

West Cardiff (CF5)

Start date 02/09/2024

Open to graduates in all subjects, including psychology, education, core subjects (maths, English, sciences) and creative or sports disciplines.

Teaching Personnel are looking for 2 x Graduate Learning Assistants to work within a fantastic Additional Needs Department in Cardiff, based within a secondary school in West Cardiff. The school are looking to take on Graduates (or soon to be Graduates) of any subject, who have an interest in Additional Needs Support and Education.

The provision team are looking for a graduate who is enthusiastic, compassionate, and engaging to work with their learners in KS3 (ages 11 – 18); supporting them as they learn and develop. The pupils that you will be working with have a range of Additional Needs, and benefit from an adapted curriculum of core subjects, optional subjects, and essential skills. As a graduate, the skills that you have gained from your degree are a huge benefit to the learners within the provision; you will be getting involved in delivering lessons and leading activities for pupils on a 1-2-1 and small group basis, as well as supporting students emotionally and behaviourally where required.

Role Details:

• Full Time, 32.5 hrs per week.
• Working with pupils with Additional Needs, ranging from ASD to Social, Emotional and Mental Health Challenges.
• 1-year initial placement, excellent for those looking for a rewarding ‘year out’ or those considering going on to further study within education/psychology or SEN or teacher training.
• Pay from £415/week, including Holiday Pay Entitlement.

Requirements:

All our school staff require an Enhanced Child Only DBS and EWC Registration which we can help in applying for, as well as…

• Degree Level Education (or equivalent)
• Safeguarding Level 2 Certificate (provided by Teaching Personnel)
• Minimum 3 months experience working with children and young people, or those with Additional Needs (desirable)

If you are a graduate, or soon to be graduate, looking for a rewarding position working with young people, get in touch today to apply!

Applications can be made by clicking the link below, or by contacting the South Wales Secondary Team.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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