Learning Support Assistant

Description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term Supply

Salary: £85 - £95 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a patient, compassionate, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Stoke-on-Trent, which is seeking to appoint a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to start as soon as possible. This full-time, long-term role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need additional support to thrive in their education.

The Role:

As a SEND LSA, you will work closely with the school's SENDCO and teaching staff to provide tailored, one-to-one or small group support for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils with their learning and engagement across a range of subjects

Adapting learning materials and classroom activities to meet individual needs

Promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment

Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staff and SEN professionals

Assisting with personal care and mobility where necessary (training provided)

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have prior experience supporting young people with SEND, preferably in a secondary school setting

Be calm, nurturing, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Be confident in managing behaviour in a supportive and empathetic manner

Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning) - desirable but not essential

Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College

A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and career advice

Opportunities for permanent employment in local schools

£100 referral bonus for recommending friends and colleagues

This is a rewarding opportunity to support secondary-aged pupils in achieving their full potential, while working as part of a supportive and experienced school team.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this rewarding position, please send your CV to as soon as possible.

Early applications are encouraged as the school is keen to appoint the right candidate without delay

Ad ID: 5417172420