Do you have experience supporting children or young people on a 1:1 basis or in small groups?
Do you have experience supporting any of the following: Autism/ASC, ADHD, SEMH, challenging behaviour or pupils with EHCPs?
TeacherActive is working closely with an inclusive secondary school in Bath that is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to support students across its mainstream provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their experience in school.
You will primarily work with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups within mainstream lessons, helping them access the curriculum, build confidence and become increasingly independent in their learning.
We are interested in hearing from experienced LSAs and Teaching Assistants, but we would also love to speak to graduates, university students and people with transferable experience who are looking to develop a career supporting young people.
The role will include:
Providing 1:1 support to individual students within mainstream classes
Supporting small groups with learning and classroom activities
Helping students remain engaged, organised and confident in lessons
Adapting your approach to meet individual needs and abilities
Working alongside teachers and the wider SEND/pastoral team
Encouraging independence rather than creating reliance on support
Supporting students' social, emotional and academic development
Helping create a calm, inclusive and positive learning environment
The ideal LSA will:
Be patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with young people
Have excellent communication skills
Be adaptable and confident working across different subjects
Understand that behaviour can often be a form of communication
Be reliable, resilient and genuinely interested in supporting young people
Have previous school/SEND experience or strong transferable experience working with children or young people
Relevant experience with SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH, EAL or students with EHCPs would be particularly welcome, although this is not essential for every position.
The successful Learning Support Assistant will receive:
A dedicated consultant who understands the local education market
Competitive rates of pay
Access to FREE CPD and training through TeacherActive
Support throughout the registration and clearance process
Opportunities for flexible, long-term and potentially permanent work
Referral bonuses through TeacherActive's referral scheme
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
Application questions
What experience do you have supporting children or young people, either within education or another relevant setting?
How would you support a student 1:1 in a mainstream lesson while still encouraging their independence?
Do you have any experience supporting SEND, autism, ADHD, SEMH, EAL or students with EHCPs? Please give a brief example.
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.
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Salary description
£90.00 - £95.00 per day