Learning Support Assistant (Loughton Based)

TeacherActive collaborates with an excellent specialist school located in Loughton. Working in an amazing specialised school with first-rate facilities for students and staff will provide you with firsthand insight into how these components encourage children in reaching their full potential and feeling respected.

As a full-time employee, you will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with both coworkers and children while working five days a week from 8:50 am to 3 pm on Monday through Thursday and 8:50 am to 1 pm on Friday. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you believe that this is an opportunity for you despite your inability to work a full-time employment.

As a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting children with their academic, social, and personal development. As an instructor, you will work with students in both the school and the college, helping them to experience daily living, build life skills, and go on intriguing field trips. This is not your typical school job.
The responsibilities of this role include providing personal care, mobility assistance, and residential support in addition to assisting students with SEND in developing their independence and daily life skills. You will help students make the most of their educational opportunities and interests both within and outside of the classroom.

The school is enthusiastic about fostering relationships, so they will want you to do the same with pupils in order to protect their mental and physical health.

It is mandatory for all school employees to have their updated DBS registered with the updating service. If not, we can assist you by sending you a direct application link. If you have worked overseas for more than six months in the last five years, you must obtain an OSPC (Overseas Police Check). These will be required in every school setting as a safety precaution.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience working with children or young adults, ideally in a school or support work setting.

• Experience with SEND students as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant
• Excellent classroom management
• An NVQ Level 2 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification preferably
• Experience working with Autism

Why join us?

• Work in a specialist, nurturing environment that is committed to empowering students with SEND.
• Opportunities to work across the school and college settings, gaining varied and rewarding experiences.
• Contribute to the development of young individuals, helping them gain independence and confidence.

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• 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.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.