SEND Learning Support Assistant

South West/ temporary / £84 - 99 per day

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA

Location: Shepton Mallet

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £84 - £99 per day

Are you a looking to work in a welcoming SEND school?

Do you have experiencing supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities?

Do you have a patient and nurturing nature?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Shepton Mallet, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The school caters for children and young people with special educational needs between the ages 4 and 19 years. They offer personalised, outward looking programmes to enable students to achieve their best.

The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this long-term role, although there is potential for this to become a permanent placement for the right SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, while being supported by a pro-active, welcoming and dedicated team.

The position will involve working with pupils aged 4 to 19 with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder / ASD and speech language and communication needs. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA will have:

· Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities

· Experience working with students with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties and/or PMLD /Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

· Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent

· Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

· A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

· Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

· 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

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