Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Weston-super-Mare 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 patience, resilience and empathy to help students overcome barriers to learning? Are you looking for a rewarding Learning Support Assistant role on either a day-to-day or permanent basis? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in Weston-super-Mare that supports students from Year 5 through to Year 11 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where SEMH is the primary area of need. The school takes a nurturing approach to helping students overcome personal and academic barriers, placing a strong emphasis on belonging, positive relationships and developing confidence both within the classroom and the wider community. The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September on either a day-to-day or permanent basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support students with SEMH needs, promote positive behaviour, encourage engagement in learning and build meaningful relationships that enable every student to achieve their full potential. The successful Learning Support Assistant will have: Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviours A caring, patient and nurturing approach to supporting learners Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations A proactive attitude and willingness to work as part of a supportive team A genuine passion for helping young people succeed 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. 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