At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with autism, helping them engage and progress academically and socially.
- Company: Join a supportive primary school in Shoreham-By-Sea with a focus on student development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, free training, and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team that values expertise and prioritises pupil well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviour; Level 3 Teaching Assistant preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Vision for Education are proud to be recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a well-established and supportive primary school in Shoreham-By-Sea.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and confident Learning Support Assistant who has a strong understanding of supporting pupils with autism and additional needs. You'll play a vital role in providing 2:1 targeted support for a pupil with autism, helping them to regulate their emotions, engage with learning and make meaningful progress both academically and socially. Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and another experienced support professional, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of tailored strategies that support positive behaviour, emotional regulation and access to the curriculum. Your experience will allow you to recognise triggers, implement effective interventions and adapt your approach to meet the child's individual needs.
We are seeking a calm, patient and proactive professional who is confident in building strong relationships and creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment. You will bring creativity and initiative to the role, using engaging and purposeful activities to promote independence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning. If you are an experienced LSA looking for a rewarding role where your skills, insight and commitment will truly make a difference, this position offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team that values expertise and puts pupils at the heart of everything they do.
Requirements
- Desirable: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Ideally have prior school experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs.
- Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
- Desired: Team teach or PRICE trained.
- You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
