Learning Support Assistant in Devizes

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 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. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) 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. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance 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