Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bridgwater
Start Date: September
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist education setting in Bridgwater to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. The setting provides a therapeutic learning environment for pupils aged 5-18 with Autism, Anxiety and associated needs, with a vision of helping every student reconnect with learning, rebuild their confidence and develop the skills needed to lead safe, independent lives as active members of their community.

The setting is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support students both in the classroom and on a 1:1 or small group basis, working closely with teaching staff and therapy specialists to promote engagement, independence and positive outcomes while helping pupils achieve their full potential through a therapeutic curriculum.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Autism and associated needs
• A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to succeed

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• 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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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.