Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition / ASC and additional learning needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy to support students experiencing high levels of anxiety, school refusal and communication difficulties?

Are you looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant role within a supportive specialist SEND school this September?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Bridgwater that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition / ASC and a range of associated needs. The school focuses on helping every student feel safe, valued and understood while developing their confidence, emotional wellbeing and independence.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support students with ASC, high anxiety, school refusal, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance / PDA and communication difficulties, working alongside teachers and the wider support team to encourage positive engagement, emotional regulation and meaningful progress.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with ASC, SEND or additional learning needs

• Experience supporting students with ADHD, PDA, school refusal or communication difficulties is desirable

• A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting learners

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive relationships and remain calm in challenging situations

• A proactive and adaptable approach to working as part of a supportive team

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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