Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

My-Progression access

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant in a South Birmingham SEND school to support pupils one-to-one and in small groups. You will assist with classroom activities, manage individual learning needs and help with personal care where required.

The ideal candidate may hold a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification and has experience supporting children with SEND, including ASD/MLD/SLD. A patient, flexible and enthusiastic attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly ASD, MLD or SLD.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning and communication needs.
• A willingness to assist with personal care where required.
• A patient, nurturing and understanding approach to supporting vulnerable pupils.
• A positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude, with a genuine passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups across lessons.
• Assist with classroom activities and manage individual learning needs.
• Provide personal care where required and monitor pupil well-being.

Education

Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school based in South Birmingham, supporting children and young people with a range of additional learning needs, including ASD, MLD and SLD. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and individual abilities.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, starting as soon as possible. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils both on a one-to-one and small group basis, assisting with classroom activities, managing individual learning needs and providing personal care where required.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification is desirable
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly ASD, MLD or SLD
• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning and communication needs
• A willingness to assist with personal care where required
• A patient, nurturing and understanding approach to supporting vulnerable pupils
• A positive, flexible and enthusiastic attitude, with a genuine passion for making a difference

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• 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.