Level 3 Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated 24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Level 3 SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a Kings Norton SEND school. The role is temporary with potential for a longer placement for the right candidate, supporting pupils with Autism/ASD and SEMH across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The ideal applicant will have Level 3 CACHE or equivalent, experience with SEND and SEMH, and a proactive, team-oriented approach to helping students progress academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Experience working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours.
• Level 3 CACHE or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support students across key stage 3 and 4 with Autism/ASD and SEMH needs.
• Be a proactive team player and adapt to individual pupil needs and behaviours.
• Contribute to a safe, positive learning environment and support overall development.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH experience

Team-Teach or MAPA (desirable)

Education

Level 3 CACHE or equivalent

Tools

Team-Teach

MAPA

Job description

West Midlands/ temporary / £90 - 110 per day

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Kings Norton, supporting with their recruitment for a Level 3 SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupil’s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.

The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right Level 3 SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful Level 3 SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the children’s individual needs and have a positive impact on the wider school.

The position will involve working with students across key stage 3 and 4 with diagnosis of Autism / ASD, Social Emotional and Mental Health/ SEMH, and challenging behaviours. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA will have:

• Experience working with children with additional needs
• Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
• Level 3 CACHE or equivalent
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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.

CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

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 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.