Learning Support Assistant

Location: Burnham-on-Sea

Pay: £90 - £100 per day

Type: Temporary

Hours: 0.8 (4 DPW, Not Tuesday)

Start date: ASAP

Elementa are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work within a secondary school setting in Taunton, supporting students aged 11–16. The students you will work with may have identified SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and SCLN (Speech, Communication and Language Needs), and some may have an EHCP or require additional support to access the curriculum.

Your role will be to work alongside teaching staff to provide high-quality support, helping students engage in learning and make positive progress both academically and socially.

This role can be challenging at times, as some students may present with behaviours that require patience, consistency and strong behaviour management skills. Previous experience working with young people with additional needs, either in a school or similar setting, is essential.

Due to the nature of the role, a DBS on the update service is required, as delays in processing could impact start dates and staffing needs.

You will act as a positive role model for students, supporting both their learning and personal development. Key duties include:

• Providing academic and pastoral support to students to help them overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting teachers in the classroom and helping to adapt resources so all students can access lessons
• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff to share effective strategies
• Supporting the school’s behaviour policy and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour
• Encouraging students to make positive choices around behaviour, attendance and social interaction
• Supporting communication between school and families where appropriate to promote engagement
• Adhering to safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies at all times
• Assisting with monitoring and recording student progress, wellbeing and engagement
• Promoting high expectations and contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture
• Supporting whole-school systems such as rewards and behaviour management
• Encouraging students to develop socially, emotionally and culturally within the wider school environment
• Being aware of individual student needs, including health needs, and communicating these effectively to relevant staff

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.