SEND Teaching Assistant

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency focused on educational roles is seeking a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Learning Support Assistant in Leicester. Candidates must possess a Level 2 or 3 qualification and have experience in educational settings. Responsibilities include supporting students with personal care and assisting their academic and social development. The potential exists for a long-term placement, offering market-leading pay rates and additional benefits like ongoing training and a dedicated support team.

Benefits

Dedicated support team available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral Scheme - up to £200

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment.
• Comfortable providing personal care to service users.
• Experience in working with students on a 1:1 and small group basis.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a conducive learning environment.
• Ensure the emotional and social development of the students.

Skills

Calm and patient demeanor

Good communication skills

Experience with personal care

Understanding of child protection guidelines

Experience supporting students in education

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Leicester | LE3, supporting with their recruitment for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Learning Support Assistant / SEND 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. You must be comfortable and confident in providing Personal Care to our service users.

Ideal SEN TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment
• A calm, patient and caring personal
• Experience with personal care
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on 1:1 and a small group basis

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Child and Adult DBS disclosure and provide at least 2 references.

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 £200 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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CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 824 1888

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.