Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Location: Yeovil Start Date: September Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people? Are you looking for a rewarding full-time Learning Support Assistant role where you can make a genuine difference every day? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Yeovil that supports pupils from Year 1 through to Year 8 with SEMH needs. The school is committed to building resilience, integrity and mutual respect, while nurturing personal growth, developing positive relationships and equipping pupils with the essential life skills they need to thrive. The school is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis from September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils both on a 1:1 basis and within the classroom, helping to manage behaviour positively, encourage engagement in learning and promote the emotional wellbeing of every child throughout the school day. The successful Learning Support Assistant will have: Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs Experience supporting pupils within a SEND or education setting A patient, resilient and positive approach to behaviour support Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work effectively as part of a team A proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic attitude 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