Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you an experienced LSA who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs?

Can you build positive relationships with young people and help them rebuild their confidence in education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive school in Westbury that works with pupils aged 11 to 18 who have experienced challenges in previous educational settings. With small class sizes and a highly supportive environment, the school focuses on rebuilding confidence, developing positive relationships with learning and helping every young person recognise their strengths.

The school is looking to take on an LSA from September on a full-time, TEMPORARY, long-term basis. The successful LSA will support pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan / EHCP, primarily working with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs, providing structured guidance, clear expectations and personalised support to help them engage positively with their education.

The successful LSA will have:

• Experience supporting young people aged 11 to 18 with additional needs

• Experience working with ASD and/or SEMH needs

• An understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans / EHCPs

• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people

• A patient, resilient and supportive approach

• A positive and adaptable attitude to supporting learning

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 £200 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 TEMPORARY, long-term LSA 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.