Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistants (LSA) – Southampton

Location:Southampton
Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (via Teaching Personnel)
Start Date: Immediate, following safer recruitment checks

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional educational needs.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure the effective delivery of tailored learning programmes.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff to create a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
• Promote the personal development and independence of pupils, fostering confidence and a positive attitude towards learning.

Essential Criteria:

• Prior experience working with children with SEND.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in an educational setting is preferable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt to the needs of the pupils.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive educational environment.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Initially employed through Teaching Personnel, with the potential to transition onto a direct contract with the school following a successful trial period.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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