Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the patience, empathy and resilience to build positive relationships that help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist nurture provision in Glastonbury that supports pupils aged 5 to 16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As a dedicated Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), the school provides a safe, structured and nurturing environment where trust, positive relationships and emotional wellbeing are at the centre of helping every young person achieve success.

The school is looking to appoint a committed Learning Support Assistant from September on either a permanent, part-time or day-to-day basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, working alongside teachers and the wider support team to promote positive behaviour, encourage engagement in learning and help students develop the confidence and resilience to reach their full potential.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviours
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach to supporting learners
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm, resilient and adaptable in challenging situations
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team
• 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.