SEND Learning Support Assistant/ LSA

TeacherActive; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support 24/7

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses

Referral scheme up to £100

Market leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a Rowley Regis SEND school. You will support students across Key Stages with Autism/ASD, MLD and SLD, helping academic progress and emotional, social and behavioural development.

The role is temporary with potential for long-term placement. Candidates should have SEND experience and qualifications such as Level 2/3 CACHE; Team-Teach/MAPA are desirable. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs or disabilities.
• Experience with students with SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent qualifications.
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support across all Key Stages for students with Autism/ASD and other needs.
• Promote development in academic, emotional, social and behavioural skills.
• Implement strategies to support students with individual needs.

Skills

Experience with SEND students

Experience with SEMH & challengingbeh

Education

Level 2 CACHE

Level 3 CACHE

Team-Teach or MAPA (desirable)

Job description

West Midlands/ temporary / £90 - 110 per day

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.

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.