SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in Braunstone Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Braunstone Town is seeking a passionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to support students with autism and learning difficulties. The position involves working across all Key Stages in a SEND school setting, aiming to enhance both academic and social development. Candidates should have experience with challenging behaviours and hold a CACHE Level 2 or 3 qualification. This short-term role offers potential for long-term placement and includes market-leading pay and referral benefits.

Benefits

Dedicated support team available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral incentives up to £100

Qualifications

• Previous experience in personal care or special education.
• Proficiency in managing social and behavioural challenges.
• Resilient and patient approach when working with students.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages with diagnosis of Autism/ASD and SLD.
• Engage proactively and manage classroom environments effectively.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure student development.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs/disabilities

Experience with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Education

Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number SEND schools in North Leicestershire, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The settings are centred on pupil development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.

The schools are 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 experience working with children with challenging behaviours and preferably having worked in a personal care setting.

The position will involve working with students across all Key Stages with diagnosis of Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, and challenging behaviours. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary. As well as having a resilient and patient

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

Benefits

• 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.

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.