SEMH Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Greater Manchester

Job Description

SEMH Learning Support Assistant
Altrincham
Full-Time
ASAP start date – Maternity cover until July 2025
£400-£450 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

Do you have experience working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? If so, New Directions would like to hear from you! We are representing a Secondary school in Altrincham who are looking for an exceptional SEMH learning support assistant (LSA) to join them ASAP to cover a maternity until the end of the academic year.

The school have asked for candidates with SEMH experience only!

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to build strong relationships with students with varying needs and staff.
• Be encouraging and supportive.
• Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children’s development – especially with young children with additional needs.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.

Job Specification:

• Supervise and provide learning support for children in small groups and on a one to one basis
• Assist with the development of individual education and behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
• Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.

Person Specification

• A solid understanding of SEND;
• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Be outgoing, fun and engaging
• Willing to support children of all abilities and needs
• Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme.
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business/Agency in relation to this vacancy.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.