Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Horsey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Bridgwater. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday with immediate start, supporting pupils with profound and complex needs (SLD/MLD) and other learning difficulties. A driving ability is required due to transport accessibility.

Join a committed team and access CPD, market-leading pay rates, and a referral scheme. The role is paid on a PAYE basis with no admin charges and equal opportunities coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs.
• Experience with profound and complex needs (SLD/MLD).
• Ability to drive due to school location.
• Patient, caring and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with profound and complex needs to engage with learning.
• Assist pupils to access appropriate support throughout the school day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individual education plans.
• Monitor pupil progress and report concerns to the SENCO or class teacher.

Skills

SEND experience

SLD/MLD experience

Driving

Empathetic

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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

Do you have experience supporting primary-aged pupils with profound and complex needs, severe learning difficulties or moderate learning difficulties?

Are you a patient and compassionate Learning Support Assistant who can help pupils achieve their individual goals?

Are you able to drive and looking for a full-time role working Monday to Friday?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a primary school in Bridgwater that promotes an ethos of Belong, Aspire and Empower, creating an inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to feel valued and reach their potential. Due to the location of the school and limited accessibility by public transport, the successful Learning Support Assistant will need to be able to drive.

The school is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on an ongoing, full-time basis, working five days a week from Monday to Friday. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with profound and complex needs, severe learning difficulties / SLD or moderate learning difficulties / MLD, helping them engage with learning and access appropriate support throughout the school day.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• Experience with profound and complex needs, SLD and/or MLD
• The ability to drive due to the accessibility of the school
• A patient, caring and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and adaptable attitude

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.

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.