Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: LSA

Location: Bridgwater

Start Date: September

Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with complex medical and health-related needs?

Do you have the patience, compassion and resilience to provide high-quality support both in and out of the classroom?

Are you looking for a full-time temporary LSA role within a welcoming and supportive SEND school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Bridgwater that is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every pupil can flourish. Built around the values of Sense of Belonging, Strong Partnerships, Care and Guidance , the school provides a nurturing setting where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and achieve their individual potential.

The school is seeking to appoint a full-time temporary LSA from September. The successful LSA will support pupils with complex medical and health-related conditions, working alongside teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide personalised classroom and individual support, promote independence and help pupils access learning in a safe, engaging and caring environment. This is a temporary position with full-time hours.

The successful LSA will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally those with complex medical and health-related conditions
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach to supporting pupils
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to get stuck in
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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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