Teaching Assistant (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties)

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A SEND education provider in Leicester is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with various needs. The role is short-term but may lead to a long-term placement for the right candidate. Responsibilities include adapting educational approaches per individual plans and assisting with personal care. Applicants should have Level 2 or 3 qualifications, good communication skills, and experience in education. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and support from a dedicated team.

Benefits

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme up to £200

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in an educational setting.
• Experience working with children with diverse needs.
• Ability to maintain a calm and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children with diverse needs and educational plans.
• Adapt approaches to meet students’ emotional and social needs.
• Assist with personal care when required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Supporting students on a 1:1 basis

Understanding of child protection guidelines

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Job description

Overview

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Leicester LE18, supporting recruitment for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The setting focuses on pupil development and progress across academic, emotional, social and behavioural skills. The role is short-term with potential for a long-term placement for the right SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful candidate will bring a new dimension and skill set, be keen to develop their skills to meet individual needs, and have a positive impact on the wider school.

You will work with and support children and service users with a variety of needs and complexities.

Responsibilities

• Support children with diverse needs and complexities in line with individual educational plans
• Adapt approaches to meet students’ emotional, social and behavioural development
• Work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups as required
• Maintain a calm, patient, caring and supportive approach
• Assist with personal care where appropriate
• Adhere to child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment
• Good communication skills
• Experience supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines

Requirements

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

What we offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to assist with onboarding
• Guaranteed payment scheme terms and conditions
• 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 apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis to ensure correct tax and National Insurance contributions, with no admin charges deducted from pay.

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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 and ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and 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 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.