SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bridgwater

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Vacancy Reference: TA-LSA-BW-0526

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?

Are you passionate about helping pupils with SEND achieve their full potential?

Do you have the resilience, patience and adaptability to support children with a wide range of learning difficulties?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Bridgwater, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant. The school supports pupils across all Key Stages, all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. The provision creates a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and communication skills while accessing a tailored curriculum suited to their individual needs.

The school is looking to appoint a part-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 3 days per week on a long-term basis. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will be supporting pupils with Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, and Autistic Spectrum Condition. The role will involve supporting pupils within the classroom, assisting with communication and sensory needs, and helping children engage positively with learning and daily routines.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEND

A strong understanding of MLD, SLD, PMLD, ASC and sensory impairments

Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs

Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach

Experience working within a school or specialist provision

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

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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