Learning Support Assistant - SEN Education

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEN Education
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Location: Totton
Temporary & Permanent Positions Available
Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Hunts Recruitment are recruiting Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for a specialist education setting based in Totton , with both temporary and permanent opportunities available .
We are looking for caring, confident and resilient individuals with previous experience working with children or young people in a similar field . Experience within an education or school setting is ideally preferred , particularly supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and behaviours that can challenge .
This is a rewarding, hands-on role supporting pupils both academically and socially, working alongside teachers and other school staff to help children engage positively with their learning and school environment.
The role will include: Supporting individual pupils and small groups within the classroom
Helping pupils engage with and complete learning activities
Supporting children with SEN and additional needs
Managing and responding appropriately to behaviours that can challenge
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting teachers with lessons and learning activities
Monitoring and providing feedback on pupil progress
Helping to maintain a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
Supporting pupils during breaktimes and other school activities
We're looking for: Previous experience working with children or young people in a similar field
Experience within an education setting ideally preferred
Experience supporting SEN and additional needs
Experience managing behaviours that can challenge
A calm, patient and consistent approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Someone reliable, resilient and able to work well as part of a team
Previous experience as an LSA, Teaching Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Children's Support Worker or Residential Support Worker could all be relevant.
Temporary Opportunities Our temporary positions are generally ongoing placements of 4–5 days per week , depending on your availability and the needs of the school.
These aren't necessarily short-term, one-off bookings. If the placement is working well for both you and the school, assignments can be extended and continue for several months at a time , giving you the opportunity to build consistency and really get to know the pupils and staff you are supporting.
Permanent Opportunities Permanent positions are also available for candidates looking for a longer-term role within specialist education. xwwtmva
Permanent hours:
Monday to Friday – 8:50am to 3:25pm
30 hours per week | Term Time Only
Actual Annual Salary: £17,637
Both temporary and permanent opportunities are subject to a successful half-day unpaid trial shift .
If you have relevant experience and would love the opportunity to support children and young people within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Hunts Recruitment for further information and immediate consideration.

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