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 additional learning needs?
Do you have the patience, compassion and resilience to help every student achieve their full potential?
Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a real difference every day?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in Bridgwater that supports students aged 4 to 19, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school is built around its values of Aspire, Empower and Belong, providing an inclusive and nurturing environment with specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms and adapted outdoor learning spaces to help every student thrive.
The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on either a permanent, part-time or day-to-day basis from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with a range of additional needs including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), severe and moderate learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and visual or hearing impairments, helping them access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual goals.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEND or additional learning needs

A caring, patient and adaptable approach to supporting learners

Knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with PMLD, ASC, learning difficulties or sensory impairments

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

A genuine passion for helping children and young people succeed

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.
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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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