ALN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Nurture & Progress

TeacherActive Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £100

24/7 consultant support and onboarding

CPD courses and certificates

Job summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an ALN school in Caerphilly, supporting with recruitment for an ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting focuses on pupils' development in a supportive environment, across all Key Stages with ALN needs, including SEMH.

The successful ALN LSA will have Level 2/3 CACHE (desirable), Team-Teach/MAPA (desirable), and strong communication and behaviour management skills, with a patient, nurturing approach to development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 CACHE qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications (desirable)
• Experience working with children with additional learning needs / ALN and disabilities
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting children's development

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across all Key Stages with additional learning needs, including Autism / ASD, SLD and SEMH needs
• Adapt approach to meet individual learning and behavioural needs

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Patient and nurturing

Adaptability to individual needs

Education

Level 2 CACHE

Level 3 CACHE

Tools

MAPA

Team-Teach

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an ALN school in Caerphilly, supporting with recruitment for an ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting focuses on pupils' development in a supportive environment, across all Key Stages with ALN needs, including SEMH.

The successful ALN LSA will have Level 2/3 CACHE (desirable), Team-Teach/MAPA (desirable), and strong communication and behaviour management skills, with a patient, nurturing approach to development.