Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? We're on the lookout for dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work at a Secondary school in Exeter. As a LSA, you will be required to work closely with the children aged 5-16 who are on the autistic spectrum.

Why Choose Us?

• Rewarding Work: You'll be part of a team that's committed to providing exceptional support and guidance to students with diverse needs, helping them to reach their full potential.
• Positive Environment: Our school fosters a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every member of staff is valued and respected.
• Professional Development: We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to excel in your role.
• Perfect Location: Nestled in the town of Exeter, the school provides a specialist setting for its students and employees.

What We're Looking For:

• Empathy and Patience: A genuine desire to support and empower students with SEN, coupled with the patience and understanding to cater to their individual needs.
• Team Player: The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to deliver holistic support to our students.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you'll be working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Commitment: A dedication to the long-term success and well-being of our students, with a willingness to go the extra mile to ensure they thrive.

Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• A relevant qualification in education or support work would be advantageous.
• A DBS check will be required prior to employment.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay