Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 19,630 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral bonus

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Yeovil. You will support pupils from Year 1 to Year 8 with SEMH needs, both 1:1 and in class, promoting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The role is full-time and temp-to-perm from September. You will join a dedicated team and help foster resilience, integrity and mutual respect while supporting pupils to develop essential life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience supporting pupils within a SEND or education setting.
• Patient, resilient and positive attitude to behaviour support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in classroom.
• Help manage behaviour positively.
• Encourage engagement and promote emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEND experience

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Resilience

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Yeovil

Start Date: September

Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Yeovil that supports pupils from Year 1 through to Year 8 with SEMH needs. The school is committed to building resilience, integrity and mutual respect, while nurturing personal growth, developing positive relationships and equipping pupils with the essential life skills they need to thrive.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils both on a 1:1 basis and within the classroom, helping to manage behaviour positively, encourage engagement in learning and promote the emotional wellbeing of every child throughout the school day.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• Experience supporting pupils within a SEND or education setting
• A patient, resilient and positive approach to behaviour support
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic attitude

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding 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.

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