LSA SEN

TeacherActive; Chatham; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Learning Support Assistant SEND in Chatham, England, to support children with special educational needs. This long-term role starts in September and involves providing classroom support, assisting with personal care, and promoting positive behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a SEND environment and excellent communication skills. Great pay and a supportive team available 24/7 are offered along with CPD courses and a referral scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a SEND school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and/or PMLD.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable children.
• Experience supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Confidence providing personal care where required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ASD, ADHD and PMLD in the classroom.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and help vulnerable pupils engage confidently.

Skills

Experience working within a SEND school or educational setting

Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and/or PMLD

Compassionate, patient and empathetic approach

Experience supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Confidence providing personal care

Excellent communication skills

Job description

South East/ temporary / £90 - 115 per day

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant SEND

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming SEND primary school in Medway that is dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive and supportive learning environment for every child. The school places a strong emphasis on ensuring pupils feel safe, valued and encouraged to develop both academically and personally through tailored support.

The school is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant SEND on a long-term basis starting in September. The successful Learning Support Assistant SEND will support children with ASD, ADHD and PMLD, providing classroom support, assisting with personal care where required, promoting positive behaviour and helping vulnerable pupils engage confidently with their learning.

The successful Learning Support Assistant SEND will have:

• Experience working within a SEND school or educational setting
• Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and/or PMLD
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable children
• Experience supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Confidence providing personal care where required
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

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.