Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses via My-Progression

Market leading rates of pay

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an LSA to support students in a specialist school in Shaftesbury, assisting children and young people with complex needs including autism/ASD and mental health needs. The role collaborates with teaching staff and a dedicated therapy team to foster learning and engagement throughout the day.

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with PAYE PAY, CPD via My-Progression, and ongoing consultant support to help you settle in and grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting students with autism/ASD and emotional or mental health needs.
• Understanding of supporting students within a specialist educational environment.
• Patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their learning, engagement and individual needs throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teaching staff and the wider specialist team to support students.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism/ASD

Specialist environment understanding

Patient & resilient

Communication & teamwork

Flexible approach

Job description

South West/ temporary / £14.25 - 15.50 per hour

Job Title: LSA
Location: Shaftesbury
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

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

Are you a patient and caring LSA with experience supporting students with autism / ASD or emotional and mental health needs?

Would you enjoy working in a specialist school with an integrated therapy team and extensive green spaces?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Shaftesbury, supporting children and young people aged 5 to 19 with complex needs, including autism / ASD and emotional or mental health needs. The school offers extensive open green spaces with a mix of historic and modern buildings, on-site parking and an integrated therapy team including speech and language therapists, sensory integration-trained occupational therapists and educational psychologists.

The school is looking for an enthusiastic LSA to provide dedicated support to students, with flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available depending on how you prefer to work. The successful LSA will work alongside teaching staff and the wider specialist team to support students with their learning, engagement and individual needs throughout the school day.

The successful LSA will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting students with autism / ASD, complex needs or emotional and mental health needs
• An understanding of how to support students within a specialist educational environment
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to support students according to their individual needs

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 and ongoing support
• CPD Courses, training and certificates through the My-Progression channel, providing opportunities to up skill and develop your knowledge
• 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.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.