SEND Learning Support Assistant

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SEND Learning Support Assistant

Hours: Full-time - term time only (part-time possible)

Location: Bristol

Salary: £75 - £100 per day

Type: temp-to-perm

Start: ASAP

Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a schools services & recruiting partner to schools. Elementa is working with specialist education providers such as Alternative Provision, PRUs, primary & secondary schools and colleges. We recruit for experienced Learning Support Assistants that are able to support students with a range of SEND and additional needs.

Many of the students will have encountered trauma or have anxiety & mental health needs and have an EHCP for at least SEMH and display challenging behaviour. There is also a big demand for LSAs that have additional experience in other areas of SEND. The focus is always on inclusion & reintegration of the students into mainstream schooling, or achieve their full potential whilst out of mainstream education.

The role of the Learning Support Assistant is often both academic & pastoral depending on the individual needs of the child therefore being able to adapt to different scnerios and support needs is a key aspect of a successful Learning Support Assistant.

The traits of the ideal person for a Learning Support Assistant role are:

a positive outlook

a resilient & unflappable nature

have a sound understanding of safeguarding

display good working practices when working with vulnerable learners

be able to set clear boundaries

uphold a school’s expectations & policies

Previous experience of positive behaviour management strategies or Team Teach training would be an advantage in being considered for this job opportunity. For a successful applicant, free Team Teach training would be offered via Elementa. 

Professional work experience is preferred for this particular role however if you have life experience relating to supporting children or adults with SEND, we'd still be interested to speak with you. Perhaps you have experience of:

Cubs / Scouts / Guides / Beavers 

Youth clubs

Tutoring

Support Work (child / adults)

Sports coaching (children)

Outdoor pursuits

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the school. Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a schools services & recruiting partner to schools. We will manage the candidate vetting & compliance and process your payroll on behalf of the school whilst on contract. Therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.

PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional relationship; no umbrella companies.

Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager