Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Somerset (BA6)
Start Date: September
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning?

Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to build positive relationships with pupils who require additional support?

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

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Somerset, supporting young people across both primary and secondary age groups. The provision delivers high-quality interim education for pupils who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools, with a strong focus on helping every student develop the confidence, skills and resilience needed to achieve positive outcomes.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) from September on a temporary basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour. At Key Stage 4, you will primarily support students with SEMH and medical needs, helping them to access learning in a safe and supportive environment.

The successful Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will have:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs is advantageous
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Patience, resilience and a calm, positive approach
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

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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