Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Church Village; In loco; GBP 13.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive daily pay

PAYE payroll

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonus (£100)

CPD training

Descrizione del lavoro

TeacherActive Limited is seeking kind, patient ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 4–19 in specialist ALN and SEND schools in the RCT area. You will help pupils access learning and daily activities in a safe, calm environment, providing 1:1 or small group support.

The role suits those with experience in SEND education, care work or youth work, a nurturing approach, and strong English. A DBS check and a 5-year work history with references are expected; roles offer training, development

Competenze

• At least 6 months’ experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience in SEND schools, care work, support work, or youth work.
• A patient, nurturing and calm approach.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A 5-year employment history with any gaps explained.
• Two years of references, including one from education or care.
• An Enhanced DBS check (and overseas police checks if needed).

Mansioni

• Providing 1:1 or small group support
• Supporting communication using visuals, symbols or assistive communication tools
• Helping pupils with personal care and mobility if required
• Supporting sensory activities and sensory regulation
• Helping pupils take part in learning, play and life skills
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Creating a calm, predictable and structured environment

Conoscenze

SEND experience

Patience

English proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for kind, patient and caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 4–19 in specialist ALN and SEND schools in RCT. These pupils may have severe autism, PMLD, communication needs, and physical or sensory needs.

This role is ideal for people who have experience in care, support work, youth work, SEND education, or health and social care.

About the Role – Supporting Complex Needs

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will help pupils access learning and daily activities in a safe, calm and supportive environment.

You may support pupils with:

• Severe Autism
• Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Complex communication needs (non-verbal pupils)
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical or medical needs

Your daily responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support
• Supporting communication using visuals, symbols or assistive communication tools
• Helping pupils with personal care and mobility if required
• Supporting sensory activities and sensory regulation
• Helping pupils take part in learning, play and life skills
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Creating a calm, predictable and structured environment

Essential Requirements

To apply for this ALN Teaching Assistant role, you must have:

• At least 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Experience in SEND schools, care work, support work, or youth work
• A patient, nurturing and calm approach
• Strong spoken and written English
• The right to work in the UK
• A 5-year employment history with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including one from education or care
• An Enhanced DBS check (and overseas police checks if needed)

Why Work With Us?

We offer great benefits for SEND and ALN support staff:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• PAYE payroll – no hidden charges
• Dedicated consultant support
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free CPD training through My-Progression
• £100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend (T&Cs apply)

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.