Learning Support Assistant

East of England/ permanent / £14 - 15 per hour dependent on experience

Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Pay Rate: £14-15 per hour

Start date: ASAP

About the role:

We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a vibrant specialist College in Cambridge. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners aged 16 with a variety of additional needs, including learning difficulties.

Key responsibilities:

Provide academic and pastoral support to students both in the classroom and outside of it.

Assist with lessons e.g. adapting materials and approaches to tailor to the needs of the student.

Promote a supportive and inclusive environment for learners to thrive.

Work closely with other college departments.

What we're looking for:

Experience supporting young adults with SEN in an education setting.

A caring and patient nature.

Good communication skills.

A DBS on the Update Service or be willing to get one.

Relevant qualifications are desireable.

*This college cannot provide sponsorship*

Benefits of working with Teacheractive:

  • A dedicated and expert consultant
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT, we welcome your application.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are 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.

E-Mail: [email protected]

Contact Number: 01212003224

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

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.