SEND Learning Support Assistant/ LSA

TeacherActive; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100

CPD Courses

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting a SEND school in Rowley Regis by recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA). You will help pupils develop academically and emotionally, across Key Stages with autism/ASD, MLD and SLD, and manage behaviours with a proactive approach.

The role is short-term with potential for long-term placement for the right candidate, requires experience with SEND and SEMH, and a CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent. Team-Teach/MAPA are desirable qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities.
• Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours.
• Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent.
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with students across all Key Stages with Autism / ASD, MLD and SLD.
• Support pupils' academic progress and emotional, social and behavioural development.

Skills

SEND / disabilities experience

SEMH experience

Team-Teach/MAPA desirable

Education

Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Rowley Regis, supporting with their recruitment for a 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 SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful 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 all Key Stages with diagnosis of Autism / ASD, MLD/ Moderate Learning Difficulties and SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties. 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 / disabilities
• Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
• Level 2 or 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.