Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Senploy; Totnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to gain SEN experience

Supportive team environment

Totnes location with easy transport &0

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Totnes, Devon, to support primary-aged pupils with SEN, including autism and pre-verbal communication needs.

You will work with experienced teachers to provide tailored support, helping pupils develop communication, independence and confidence in a nurturing SEN environment.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient individual with a genuine passion for supporting children.
• Experience working with children with SEN or autism is desirable.
• Experience in school, nursery or similar setting is welcome.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification (Level 2/3) is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support for primary-aged pupils with SEN.
• Support children with autism, including pre-verbal or communication challenges.
• Help pupils access classroom activities and develop essential life skills.
• Build positive relationships with patience and a consistent approach.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, communication and independence.

Skills

Caring and patient

Experience with SEN

Good communication

Team player

Supportive demeanor

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification

Job description

We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist school in Totnes, Devon, supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism and pre-verbal communication needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate Learning Support Assistant who wants to help children develop their communication, independence, confidence and learning skills in a nurturing specialist school environment.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to provide tailored support, helping pupils feel safe, understood and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant

• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support for primary-aged pupils with special educational needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group learning support for primary-aged pupils with special educational needs.
• Support children with autism, including pupils who are pre-verbal or have communication difficulties.
• Support children with autism, including pupils who are pre-verbal or have communication difficulties.
• Help pupils access classroom activities, engage in learning and develop essential life skills.
• Help pupils access classroom activities, engage in learning and develop essential life skills.
• Build positive relationships through patience, encouragement and a consistent approach.
• Build positive relationships through patience, encouragement and a consistent approach.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, communication and independence within a positive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, communication and independence within a positive learning environment.

What we're looking for

• A caring, patient and dedicated individual with a genuine passion for supporting children.
• A caring, patient and dedicated individual with a genuine passion for supporting children.
• Experience working with children with SEN, autism or additional needs is desirable.
• Experience working with children with SEN, autism or additional needs is desirable.
• Experience in a school, nursery, care setting, residential environment or similar role is welcome.
• Experience in a school, nursery, care setting, residential environment or similar role is welcome.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification is desirable but not essential.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get

• A rewarding role supporting primary-aged pupils with additional needs.
• A rewarding role supporting primary-aged pupils with additional needs.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist SEN school.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist SEN school.
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.
• A convenient Totnes location, easily accessible by public transport, with free on-site parking.
• A convenient Totnes location, easily accessible by public transport, with free on-site parking.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Luma Education Recruitment.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Luma Education Recruitment.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and references.