Special Needs Learning Support Assistants
Long-term Teachers are working with a selection of special schools in the Melksham area that have a number of TA/LSA vacancies available for September. These fantastic schools look after a range special needs & disabilities including ASD, Complex Needs, SLD, PMLD, MLD & SEMH.
The role of LSA is vital in these special schools and they are open to a range of applications, as long as you have experience working with special needs in some capacity (school experience is preferred. The schools would prefer staff that are available on a full-time basis as the students really require consistency.
Position Details:
- Role: Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant
- Start Date: September
- Location: Melksham area
- Contract: Full-time / Part-time
- Salary: £90 - £98 day rate
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing the classroom teacher with support wherever they require it
- Deescalating challenging situations
- Help nurture and grow students providing them with an enjoyable school experience
- Providing emotional support where necessary
- Following safeguarding procedures to the letter
Requirements:
- Experience working with SEN children preferred
- Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour
- Strong team player - have a natural ease in communicating with others
- Passion for SEN education and a commitment to continuous professional development.
_Working with Long Term Teachers: _
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