Experienced Learning Support Assistant Needed Position: SEMH LSA Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm (Mon – Fri) Location: Colchester / Witham Pay: Negotiable Start date: Immediately Available Job Summary: Bookmark are currently recruiting for an kind and caring Teaching/Learning Support Assistant to support pupils within an referral unit in Colchester. Previous experience working in Schools/with children who display challenging behaviour is essential due to the needs of the students. Holding a driving license will be beneficial as the ‘right candidate’ will be asked to travel between sites located in Colchester and Witham. (Milage for travel in between the two sites would be paid for.) Benefits of working with Bookmark: Competitive pay 24/7 access to expert consultants Weekly pay and no umbrella companies/hidden costs Flexibility to chose from ad hoc, part time and full time vacancies to keep your work life balance No weekend work Responsibilities: Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils. Assist the class teacher with lessons, handing out materials and monitoring behaviour. Provide targeted support for pupils with SEMH/ Social, emotional and mental health needs. Requirements: Previous experience working as a TA/Teaching Assistant or LSA/Learning Support Assistant within a school or similar relevant experience working with children. Kind and caring persona, willing to be hands on and proactive. Either have a DBS check already or be willing to submit a DBS application. The legal bit Protocol National ltd trading as Bookmark are acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.