Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role in a brilliant secondary special educational needs school located in Tamworth. This is a full-time position due to begin ASAP and will continue for the full academic year.

This school caters for students from the age of 12-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Learning Difficulties, ADHD, Sensory Processing difficulties, Dyspraxia, Communication Difficulties.

The school is improving within academic and attainment levels and is continually looking to ensure their students develop into respectable and inspiring individuals.

You will be working under the guidance of the class teacher preparing learning materials, setting up the classroom and ensuring it is kept tidy and maintained to a high standard. You will be responsible for safeguarding the young people and making sure they are healthy, safe and as comfortable as possible.

The role:

• You will assist in their learning by offering companionship and support, whilst ensuring their physical, mental, and emotional needs are me
• You will be required to prepare learning materials under the supervision of the teachers and to participate in learning activities
• Support and facilitate the learning of students
• A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building

If you are interested in this temporary position or want to find out more, email Steph Guy on steph@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years, teaching within a school teaching the British Curriculum).

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