Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Wiltshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Are you a passionate Learning Support Assistant who is committed to helping young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND?

Do you have the patience and resilience to support pupils with Autism / ASC, attachment disorders and Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH difficulties?

Can you build positive relationships with young people and help them develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a friendly, happy and caring SEND school in Wiltshire that provides a positive, inclusive and enriching educational experience for its pupils. The school recognises every pupil as an individual and provides strong pastoral support to promote their personal, social, academic and emotional development.

The school is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant ASAP on a full-time, temporary basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work alongside teachers and support staff to provide classroom-based and one-to-one support for pupils with Autism / ASC, attachment disorders and SEMH difficulties, encouraging positive engagement with learning while developing confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with ASC, attachment disorders and/or SEMH difficulties is advantageous

• The ability to provide effective classroom-based and one-to-one support

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A patient, caring and resilient approach

• A commitment to helping young people develop their confidence and independence

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 ...