Learning Support Assistant LSA

Posted 21 March by Sanctuary Personnel
Easy Apply

Register and upload your CV to apply with just one click

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 600+ reviews have an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Learning Support Assistant based in Yateley, Hampshire.

Pay Rate: £12.10 - £15 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Fully online and paperless registration service
  • Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
  • Exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable) and extensive equipment provided.
  • Revalidation/registration renewal based on length of service
  • £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience recruiting to social work roles (public & private sector)
  • Daily payroll and in-house payroll system
  • Access to our online careers hub

Main Duties of the Learning Support Assistant:

  • Aid teachers and students, both in the classroom and on the playground, whether it be working with individuals or groups.
  • Encourage a passion for learning among our students and facilitate their advancement towards favourable academic and EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) outcomes.
  • Always prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young adults.
  • Ensuring students remain focused and complete tasks assigned by teachers.
  • Addressing behavioural and special needs concerns in collaboration with teachers.
  • Assisting in the implementation of lesson plans to reinforce the curriculum, aiding in testing and assessment processes.
  • Identifying signs of behavioural issues, collaborating with external health, social, and enforcement agencies, and upholding behavioural management standards for students, including those with complex needs. Additionally, addressing instances of racial/abusive language and bullying.

Requirements of the Learning Support Assistant:

  • Possession of a relevant Teaching and Learning qualification, trained to NVQ3 standard.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting children and/or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Enhanced DBS/Children's Barred List check required.
  • Evidence of eligibility to work and reside in the UK. Enhanced DBS/Children's Barred List check and possession of a valid UK Driving license with a clean record.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced candidates who meet these requirements for this Learning Support Assistant role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Reference: 52353914

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job