SEND Learning Support Assistant — Frome, Impact & CPD

TeacherActive Limited.; Kilmersdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Frome to support pupils aged 7 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and additional learning needs. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored classroom support, encouraging positive behaviour and helping students develop essential life skills.

This is a long-term role with an immediate start, paid on a PAYE basis at £14.25–£16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Experience supporting children with SEND, especially ASD.
• Experience with pupils who have learning difficulties and additional needs.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt support to individual learning needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist with behaviour management and positive pupil engagement.
• Support independence and confidence-building activities.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individual plans.

Skills

Level 2/3 TA qualification

SEND/ASD experience

Learning difficulties experience

Communication & behaviour management

Adaptive support to individual needs

Patient, caring, resilient

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Frome to support pupils aged 7 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and additional learning needs. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored classroom support, encouraging positive behaviour and helping students develop essential life skills.

This is a long-term role with an immediate start, paid on a PAYE basis at £14.25–£16.50 per hour.