Location: Westbury
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex special educational needs?
Are you a patient and resilient LSA with an understanding of social, emotional and mental health / SEMH needs?
Would you enjoy working alongside a friendly school team with access to a specialist on-site clinical team?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Westbury, supporting children and young people aged 8 to 19 with complex special educational needs, primarily focusing on SEMH needs. The school has a friendly and supportive staff team, free on-site parking and an on-site clinical team including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, with support grounded in attachment principles and emotional safety.
The school is looking for an enthusiastic LSA, with flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available depending on how you prefer to work. The successful LSA will work alongside teaching staff and the wider clinical team to provide classroom and emotional support, helping students engage with their education within a safe and supportive environment.
The successful LSA will have:
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting students with SEMH or complex special educational needs
• An understanding of supporting emotional wellbeing within an educational environment
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to support students according to their individual needs
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 and ongoing support
• CPD Courses, training and certificates through the My-Progression channel, providing opportunities to upskill and develop your knowledge
• 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 LSA position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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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.
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Salary description
£14.25 - £15.50 per hour