Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional learning needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy to help students with high anxiety, school refusal and communication difficulties build confidence in their education?

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

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Bridgwater that provides a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of associated needs. The school is committed to helping every student feel safe, valued and understood, delivering personalised support that promotes confidence, emotional wellbeing and independence while enabling pupils to achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), high anxiety, school refusal, ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and communication difficulties, helping to promote positive engagement, emotional regulation and meaningful progress both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), SEND or additional learning needs
• Knowledge or experience of supporting students with ADHD, PDA, school refusal or communication difficulties is desirable
• A caring, patient and resilient approach to supporting learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships and remain calm in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding 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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