Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Yeovil
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs?

Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream education?

Do you hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle? You must be able to drive for this Learning Support Assistant role.

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Yeovil that supports children and young people aged 5 to 16 across Key Stages 1 to 4, including pupils with SEMH needs, medical conditions and those who have experienced permanent exclusion or difficulties within mainstream education. The school builds its ethos around the belief that learning happens when children feel safe, secure and supported through positive relationships.

The school is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on a full-time, short-term temporary basis, starting ASAP. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with their learning, emotional wellbeing and engagement while helping to maintain a safe, consistent and positive environment, and must hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within an SEMH, SEND or alternative provision setting
• Experience working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or require additional emotional support
• A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle, which is essential for this role
• A patient and resilient approach to supporting children and young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A flexible and positive 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 on-boarding 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 Learning Support Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: dariia.movchan@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200