Learning Support Assistant

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

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the resilience, patience and empathy to help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for a rewarding full-time Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a small specialist education setting in Taunton to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. The school provides a welcoming, happy and safe learning environment where every child is valued, achievements are celebrated, and pupils are supported to become confident, responsible and independent learners through a therapeutic approach to education.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils aged 8 to 19 with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, working on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within the classroom to promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or additional learning needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting pupils with complex needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
• A proactive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential

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
• 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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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.