Learning Support Assistant Role: Learning Support Assistant Location: Plymouth (willingness to travel to other centres) Contract: Full time, term time only (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £20,335 - £22,130 Long-Term Teachers has an amazing opportunity to work with young learners who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This unique provision not only provides high quality education to post 16 learners and young adults, but they provide essential training and support for equipping learners for adulthood. Here, you truly have the opportunity to make a meaningful and long-lasting difference to the lives of young people. About the role: Engage learners in the lessons, creating a love for learning, by supporting the teachers/instructors Help learners build confidence and develop their self-esteem Support the delivery of key life skills Provide essential support in line the learners’ specific needs and ILP’s Take part in staff appraisals and CPD opportunities Complete specific SEND paperwork The ideal candidate: Previous experience working as a teaching assistant/learning support assistant Previous experience working with SEND learners is desirable Confident in supporting the delivery of core subjects (such as English and Maths) Able to drive and have access to your own car Creative, imaginative and enthusiastic Passionate, resilient and a genuine desire to make a real difference An enhanced DBS check (a willingness to obtain one) This position is for Monday - Fridays, term time only (41 weeks per year). You must be available to start as soon as possible. Working with Long-term Teachers: We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team. In addition you will receive: Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities Permanent job roles Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process Working to Agency Workers Regulations Interview preparation, advice and support Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay