SEND Learning Support Assistant

A SEND school we work closely with in Gloucestershire is looking for a SEND LSA, with the posibility to start for May 2024.

About the role

This school is looking for an enthusiastic and hard working Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team of TA's and LSA's to work within a school in Gloucestershire.

The successful applicant will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities for all pupils, including those who need particular help in overcoming barriers to learning. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning and/or wellbeing activities for individuals, groups or whole classes for PPA. or short-term absences.

We will also require you to assist in behaviour management alongside promoting independence and supporting with physical needs.

The successful candidate will be placed in a school that pride themselves on creating a secure and inclusive environment for the children they support, putting their needs at the centre of everything they do. The school benefits from a supportive senior leadership team and wider school community.

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline, or appropriate experience as a Teaching Assistant
Recent and relevant experience of working with children within an education setting
Be able to work in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Holly Stowe on (phone number removed) or email

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