Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bridgwater
Start Date: September
Salary: £14.25 to £15.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional learning needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and compassion to help students build confidence and achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a meaningful difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in Bridgwater that provides exceptional education and support for students aged 4 to 19, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school offers a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment, with specialist facilities that enable every pupil to develop independence, confidence and a strong sense of belonging.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant from September on either a permanent, part-time or day-to-day basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), moderate and severe learning difficulties, and sensory impairments, helping them engage in learning and achieve meaningful progress both in and out of the classroom.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or additional learning needs
• A caring, patient and adaptable approach to supporting learners
• Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with PMLD, ASC, learning difficulties, or visual and hearing impairments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.