At a Glance
- Tasks: Support secondary-aged pupils with challenging behaviour and help them re-engage with education.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience.
- Benefits: Earn £90 per day while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a rewarding journey helping young people overcome challenges and achieve success.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH or additional learning needs is preferred; youth work experience is also valued.
Location: Monmouthshire
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £90 per day
Contract: Temporary – until the end of the academic year
Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant who is confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour? Do you have experience working with pupils with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs? Are you resilient, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education?
TeacherActive is working with a secondary-aged Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Monmouthshire that is looking for a committed Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis until the end of the academic year. The successful LSA will support secondary-aged pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional and educational support. You will work alongside experienced teaching and pastoral staff to help pupils remain engaged in their learning, manage challenging situations appropriately and provide a consistent, positive presence throughout the school day.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will:
- Have previous experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional learning needs
- Be confident working within a PRU or alternative provision environment
- Have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
- Be resilient, patient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
- Build positive and professional relationships with pupils
- Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis where required
- Be committed to helping pupils re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes
- Work effectively alongside teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals
Previous experience within a PRU, alternative provision or SEMH setting would be highly desirable. However, candidates with relevant experience from youth work, support work, residential care or other challenging educational environments are also encouraged to apply.
Pay: £90 per day
If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a secondary-aged PRU in Monmouthshire, apply today!
Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour) in Mitchel Troy employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
