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Learning Support Assistant
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Expire in: a month
Job 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 delayBefore You Apply
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