At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1-1 support to students with special educational needs in a classroom setting.
- Company: A brilliant special school near Newbury, dedicated to student development.
- Benefits: Flexible full-time and part-time roles, competitive pay, and comprehensive support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in support work or special education is preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
We are working on behalf of a truly brilliant special school based on the outskirts of Newbury and they are looking for SEN & SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join the school for an immediate start. The school has a number of different opportunities due to an increase in student numbers, so this would be a very exciting time to be joining a school like this!
The role of LSA revolves heavily around providing 1-1 support to a range of different students in classroom settings. The students can occasionally exhibit challenging behaviour, so experience in de-escalating these situations is important. You must be resilient, proactive, positive and have a total commitment to the betterment of these children's lives. Ideally, you would have worked in a special school environment before, but the school is open to applications from candidates with more of a support work background working with SEMH.
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
In addition, you will receive:
- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay
SEN & SEMH Learning Support Assistants in Newbury employer: Long-term Teachers
Join a remarkable special school on the outskirts of Newbury as a SEN & SEMH Learning Support Assistant, where you will be part of a supportive and rewarding work culture dedicated to enhancing the lives of students with special educational needs. With opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles, this is an exciting time to contribute to a growing team that values resilience, positivity, and commitment. The school offers excellent employee growth opportunities, including ongoing support from dedicated consultants and a guarantee pay scheme, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role.
