SEMH Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

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 learningWhat 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 industryWe 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