Learning disability nurse | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Learning disability nurses help people with a learning disability to live as independently as possible.

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Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort,

Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
Modify the general preschool curriculum for special-needs students.
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.
Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.
Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

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Learning disability nurses typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Learning disability nurse you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
27,780 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Learning disability nurse

31,290 GBP
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Average salary for part-time Learning disability nurse

Average salary for full-time Learning disability nurse

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Salary over time for Learning disability nurse

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Learning disability nurses

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Learning disability nurse and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

32% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
32% of people in this role have a Post bachelor's degree
24% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
maths knowledge
analytical thinking skills
the ability to use your initiative
knowledge of English language
the ability to read English
excellent verbal communication skills
knowledge of building and construction
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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