Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: LSA

Location: Bridgwater

Start Date: September

Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Do you have the patience and resilience to help pupils with high levels of anxiety reach their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time LSA role within a nurturing SEND school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming SEND school based in the TA7 area of Bridgwater. The school adopts a child-focused, trauma-informed and Thrive-based approach, creating a supportive family environment where pupils' mental health, wellbeing and individual potential are at the heart of everything they do.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated LSA on a full-time temporary basis from September. The successful LSA will support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), many of whom experience high levels of anxiety and associated needs, providing both 1:1 and classroom support to help pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful LSA will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• An understanding of supporting pupils with anxiety and additional needs

• A caring, patient and resilient approach

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

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.