Learning Support Assistant

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

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND?

Are you patient, resilient and able to provide consistent support to pupils with additional needs?

Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role within a specialist education setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an independent specialist day school in Frome for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 with high functioning autistic spectrum disorder and associated needs. The school provides different levels of support to help pupils thrive, with a strong focus on enabling young people to become self-reliant adults through support, structure and guidance.

The school is looking to take on a Learning Support Assistant on a temporary, full-time basis from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with autism and associated needs, helping them to engage with their education, develop their independence and work towards their individual goals.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• A passion for supporting children and young people with SEND

• An understanding of autism and associated additional needs

• The ability to provide consistent and structured support

• A patient, resilient and caring approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A positive and adaptable attitude

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 £200 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 Learning Support Assistant 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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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.