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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive team in Harrogate. This role focuses on assisting students with additional needs, including Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings and a nurturing approach to help students thrive academically and socially. With the potential for long-term placement, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. Join a passionate team and take the next step in your career with this exciting position!

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme - earn up to £100

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs and disabilities.
• Level 2 or 3 CACHE qualification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism, SLD, and challenging behaviours.
• Adapt to children's individual needs and promote their development.

Skills

Experience with children with additional needs

Experience with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH)

Proactive thinking

Education

Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent

Tools

Team-Teach qualification

MAPA qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA

Location: Harrogate

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

Are you looking to work in a SEND provision?

Do you have experience supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities?

Do you have a patient and nurturing nature?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Harrogate supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupils' 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 a 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.

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

1. Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities
2. Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
3. Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent
4. Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

1. A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
2. Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
3. CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
4. Market leading rates of pay
5. 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.

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.

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