Job Description

Job Title: 1:1 LSA / One-to-one Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Temp Perm Opportunity

Location: Lichfield

Start Date: Interview ASAP this half term

Salary: £83.41 £97.82

Do you have experience supporting young people with additional needs on a 1:1 basis?

Are you passionate about personal development of students with behaviour and mental health needs?

Do you have resilience and patience?

TeacherActive is proud to partner with a fantastic SEND provision based in Lichfield. The school follows a varied curriculum to suit the needs of the young people. Underpinning this, is the consistent teaching of people skills, and guidance to assist children develop their social, emotional, and personal abilities. Their culture is one of patience, inclusivity and helping children and young people with disabilities to achieve their full potential, whilst promoting independence

We are looking for an experienced LSA to work with a SEND pupil with specific needs in our school as a 1-1 support, following EHCPs.

The pupil is engaged within his current setting and is able to communicate through nonverbal means and working with this pupil will be rewarding as the pupil continues to make progress.

The support required is targeted at the learning and emotional needs of a pupil who is following a bespoke timetable. The pupil is currently nonverbal and has an intimate care plan.

The candidate will work under the direction of the class teachers and SENDCo to support the pupils identified needs.

The successful 1:1 LSA / One-to-one Learning Support Assistant will be working with year-olds. Makaton, PECs, engagement curriculum experience required. Most of the young people are diagnosed with either Autism / ASD, Learning Difficulties / LD or Attention Deficit Disorder / ADD.

The successful 1:1 LSA / One-to-one Learning Support Assistant:

• Have experience of supporting pupils with identified special educational needs and/or Speech & Language and work as part of a team to deliver priorities on SEND support plans.

• Have the confidence to manage SEMH issues arising from developmental delay

• Help children to learn as effectively as possible

• Have an understanding of the potential barriers to learning

• Work confidently and effectively on their own and as part of a team

• Have experience in delivering/scaffolding a differentiated programme of work as directed by the class teacher

• Facilitate the inclusion of SEND children within the whole class setting

• Establish positive, supportive relationships with the pupil, colleagues, parents and other agencies where necessary

• Have a calm and caring nature

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with our quick and easy onboarding process
• An exciting, innovative curriculum
• Purposeful CPD opportunities

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.

Email: (url removed)

Number: (phone number removed)

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.