Lsa

TeacherActive; Torquay; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support (24/7)

CPD courses

Referral scheme (£100)

Competitive pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND in a Torquay school. The role involves working with SEMH, Autism and ADHD needs, and to adapt support to various classroom environments.

The position offers a daily rate of £90–£120, with a focus on calm, patient, and resilient approach and strong teamwork and communication within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, including SEMH, Autism and ADHD.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an educational or care setting.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support children or young people with SEND, including SEMH, Autism and ADHD.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviour in an educational or care setting.
• Adapt teaching and support to meet the needs of different classroom environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm temperament

Patience

Resilience

Passion for helping children

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Torquay. Start Date: ASAP. Salary: £90 - £120 per day.

About the role

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Are you confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and positive manner? If so, this flexible Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist SEND school may be for you.

Responsibilities

• Support children or young people with SEND, including SEMH, Autism and ADHD.
• Implement strategies to manage challenging behaviour in an educational or care setting.
• Adapt teaching and support to meet the needs of different classroom environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, including SEMH, Autism and ADHD.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an educational or care setting.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

• Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 for onboarding support.
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• Referral scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

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.