Learning Support Assistant

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

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged pupils with profound and complex needs, severe learning difficulties or moderate learning difficulties?

Are you a patient and compassionate Learning Support Assistant who can help pupils achieve their individual goals?

Are you able to drive and looking for a full-time role working Monday to Friday?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a primary school in Bridgwater that promotes an ethos of Belong, Aspire and Empower, creating an inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to feel valued and reach their potential. Due to the location of the school and limited accessibility by public transport, the successful Learning Support Assistant will need to be able to drive.

The school is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on an ongoing, full-time basis, working five days a week from Monday to Friday. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with profound and complex needs, severe learning difficulties / SLD or moderate learning difficulties / MLD, helping them engage with learning and access appropriate support throughout the school day.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• Experience with profound and complex needs, SLD and/or MLD
• The ability to drive due to the accessibility of the school
• A patient, caring and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and adaptable attitude

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 Learning Support Assistant 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.

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