Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for Saffron Walden, Essex. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND, helping them access lessons in an inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates will have SEND experience, be patient and have strong communication skills, with a commitment to safeguarding. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available with competitive pay and support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Patient, resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Support children with needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties
• Help pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities
• Support pupils' social, emotional and communication development
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Follow individual education, behaviour and support plans
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals
• Provide a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment
• Support pupils throughout the school day where required

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Saffron Walden

Location: Saffron Walden, Essex

Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities

Agency: TeacherActive

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

The Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils to provide individualised support and help them access their education in a positive and inclusive environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and communication development
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Following individual education, behaviour and support plans
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals
• Providing a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting pupils throughout the school day where required

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Have experience within education, care, residential support, youth work or a similar environment
• Are patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Are reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not always essential. Candidates with transferable experience from care, support work, residential care, youth work or other SEND-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

Working through TeacherActive gives you access to:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
• SEND opportunities across Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of SEND settings
• Support throughout the registration and placement process

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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.

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

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment