Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Cambridge. This role involves providing academic and pastoral support to students aged 16+, promoting inclusivity, and working with various departments. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting students with special educational needs, strong communication skills, and a caring nature. Competitive rates of pay offered, with opportunities for long-term roles and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

A dedicated and expert consultant

Regular and varied supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

Compliance with AWR

Large network across the UK

Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100

Respected reputation in the industry

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young adults with SEN in an education setting.
• A caring and patient nature.
• Good communication skills.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willing to get one.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to students both in the classroom and outside of it.
• Assist with lessons e.g. adapting materials and approaches to tailor to the needs of the student.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive environment for learners to thrive.
• Work closely with other college departments.

Skills

Experience supporting young adults with SEN in an education setting

Good communication skills

Caring and patient nature

Job description

Overview

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Pay Rate: £13-14 per hour

About the role: We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join a vibrant College in Cambridge. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners aged 16+ with a variety of additional needs, including learning difficulties and SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to students both in the classroom and outside of it.
• Assist with lessons e.g. adapting materials and approaches to tailor to the needs of the student.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive environment for learners to thrive.
• Work closely with other college departments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young adults with SEN in an education setting.
• A caring and patient nature.
• Good communication skills.
• A DBS on the Update Service or be willing to get one.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable.

Benefits of working with TeacherActive

• A dedicated and expert consultant
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
• We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT, we welcome your application.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are 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.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

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