Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: LSA
Location: Shapwick
Start Date: September
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you a compassionate LSA who is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

Can you help create a calm and purposeful learning environment where pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan / EHCP can thrive?

Are you patient, adaptable and committed to supporting the individual needs and mental wellbeing of every pupil?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist setting in Shapwick that promotes a child-focused, calm and purposeful ethos for pupils aged 5 to 19. The setting places mental wellbeing and individualised therapeutic support at the heart of its approach, while creating a genuine family feel for pupils and staff.

The setting is looking to take on a full-time LSA on a temporary basis from September. The successful LSA will support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans / EHCPs and special educational needs and/or disabilities / SEND, providing classroom support and adapting their approach to meet the individual learning and developmental needs of pupils.

The successful LSA will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs is desirable
• The ability to support pupils with their individual learning and development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient and nurturing approach
• The ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils

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 LSA position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 2223 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.