Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Location: South Gloucester

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex additional needs?

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment?

Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability needed to support pupils with SEND?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in South Gloucester, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant. The school provides a caring and inclusive learning environment for pupils with complex learning needs and is committed to promoting independence, communication and emotional wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.

The school is looking to appoint a part-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 3 days per week on a long-term basis. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will be supporting pupils with SLD and PMLD, with a large proportion of children having ASC and SLCN identified as their primary need on their EHCPs. The role will involve supporting learning, communication and sensory needs within the classroom while helping pupils engage positively with their education.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will have:

Experience working with children or young people with SLD, PMLD, ASC and SLCN

A strong understanding of complex SEND needs and EHCPs

Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach

The ability to support communication and sensory regulation strategies

Experience working within a school or SEND provision

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

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.

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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