SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA

TeacherActive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education agency is looking for SEND Learning Support Assistants to join their team in Wakefield. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs, including Autism and emotional difficulties. Candidates should be adaptable, possess excellent classroom management skills, and have a caring personality. The position offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dedicated 24/7 consultant support

Innovative curriculum

Purposeful CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND settings.
• Ability to support children in groups or 1:1.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• A caring and nurturing personality.

Responsibilities

• Adapt to the needs of young people.
• Support children with various special needs.
• Work with a dedicated team to provide quality education.

Skills

Experience working with children with Autism

Excellent classroom management

Supportive in groups or 1:1

Caring and nurturing personality

Job description

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: Wakefield

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: GBP90 - GBP120 per day

Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others?

Are you pro-active in supporting young people?

Do you have experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with several Special Educational Needs and Disabilities providers across Wakefield, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants / SEND LSAs to join us. As one of the UK s largest education agencies, we also offer in-house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff.

We have built strong relationships with a multitude of SEND provisions across Yorkshire, supporting a wide range of diagnoses. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties, SEMH /Social Emotional Mental Health, EBD / Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or ADHD / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder then it s highly likely we will be able to find a rewarding role for you.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA will have:

Experience working within SEND settings

Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1

Excellent classroom management

A caring and nurturing personality

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with our quick and easy onboarding process

- An exciting, innovative curriculum

- Purposeful CPD opportunities

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.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.