SEND Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive • Permanent • Wiltshire, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Overview

South West/ temporary / £80 - 120 per day

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Swindon, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The setting is centred on pupil's development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.

The school, a creative and progressive setting based in Swindon, 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 setting offers a highly nurturing environment with small class sizes and a strong focus on individualised learning. 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 on a 1:1 basis, assisting pupils with a wide range of needs including ASD, SEMH, SLD, PMLD and communication difficulties. A proactive, creative, and resilient thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.

Responsibilities

Work with students on a 1:1 basis, assisting pupils with a wide range of needs including ASD, SEMH, SLD, PMLD and communication difficulties.
Be patient, calm, and empathetic.
Be open to learning and committed to making a positive impact.
Be comfortable working with children with additional or complex needs.
Be willing to support with personal care and moving & handling.
Be able to build rapport with students and help them feel safe and supported.
Driving is highly desirable due to the location and nature of the role.
Experience in an education or care setting is a bonus, but not essential.

Qualifications

Patience, calmness, and empathy.
Openness to learning and commitment to making a positive impact.
Ability to work with children with additional or complex needs.
Willingness to support with personal care and moving & handling.
Ability to build rapport with students and help them feel safe and supported.
Desirable but not essential: driving.

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.

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