Learning Support Assistant New

Teaching Personnel are currently recurting for 2 Learning Support Assistants to work in a specialised school for chilren with SEMH needs.

Based in Bath, this is an all through school that caters for pupils with SEMH needs. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships.

These difficulties may be displayed through the young person becoming withdrawn or isolated, as well as through challenging, disruptive or disturbing behaviour. SEMH can manifest as difficulties relating to problems of mood (anxiety or depression), problems of conduct (oppositional defiance and more severe conduct problems including aggression), self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders or physical symptoms that are medically unexplained. In addition to this some of pupils may have recognised disorders such as attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), attachment disorder, or generalised anxiety disorders.

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need extensive experience in special education to excel in an SEN school. Many of our most successful SEN teachers began their careers in mainstream education before discovering the rewarding world of special education. 

There is not a one size fits all and the best TAs come from a variety of backgrounds. Here's just a few of the best examples:

• Graduates: especially art, drama, psychology and criminology
• Youth leaders
• Support workers
• Carers and Babysitters
• Sports coaches

A quick snapshot:

• Bath location
• Monday to Frioday 8:15 to 3:45
• Immediate start 
• permanent contracts offered after an initial trial period
• £12.90 an hour

If you are passionate about supporting children from challenging backgrounds and believe you have the qualities required for this role, we invite you to apply. Please contact me as soon as possible and I can discuss the position further. I look forward to hearing from you. 

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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