Learning Support Assistant in Rhyl

Location: Cambian Pengwern College, Rhuddlan

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Must Hold Full UK Driving License

We are looking for a Full Time Learning Support Assistant to provide support to our Young People for 35 hours per week, Term Time Only. You will be supporting our young people to develop by providing physical and emotional support. The role is about working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy and caring environment that puts the health, safety and welfare of our young people first. Ultimately you will be a Role Model to our Students.

To primarily work in the education area providing guidance, support and encouragement to young people in a variety of settings including classroom, education, vocational and off-site activities. Important qualities of this role are having a knowledge of catering or the food industry, being a good role model and conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst on duty or representing the company at outside events.

Cambian Pengwern College is a 52-week placement provision, has a proud and successful tradition of supporting students between the ages of 16-25 who have Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs, including some challenging behaviours, to gain valuable life skills, qualifications and confidence to support their onward journey towards independence. The Head of College and the dedicated team recognise this success and want to offer this opportunity to a wider range of young people and adults as part of the ongoing developments that are taking place across all areas of the college. The purpose of the school is to prepare students for the demands of adult life through staff expertise and specialist approaches. This includes providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment that encourages students to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

What we need from you:

• Must be flexible with a passion to develop your skills
• Good attitude and understanding of students with a learning disability
• Driver to be able to drive college vehicles - desirable

The successful candidate will be primarily working in providing guidance, support and encouragement to young people in a variety of settings including classroom, education and off-site activities.

About the Cambian Group: We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Although our work embraces many specialist disciplines, we all have the same purpose: To enable all people in our care to achieve their personal best.

Requirements for DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. The Cambian Group are an equal opportunities employer. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.