Level 3 Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

PAYE compliance

Job summary

TeacherActive is helping a SEND school in Kings Norton recruit a Level 3 SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The role centers on pupil development and supports progress academically as well as in emotional, social and behavioural growth.

The successful candidate will work with KS3-4 students with Autism/ASD and SEMH, requiring a proactive approach to confidently manage situations and positively impact the wider school. There is potential for a longer placement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Experience with SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Level 3 CACHE or equivalent qualification.
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support KS3-4 students with Autism/ASD and SEMH.
• Contribute to students' academic and emotional development.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH & challenging behaviours

Team-Teach/MAPA training

Education

Level 3 CACHE or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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