Specialist LSA

Specialist LSA Vacancy details: Job role: Specilaist LSA - 1:1 SEN support within a Special Educational Unit in a Mainstream School Specialisms: EYFS and ASD Hours: 8:30-3:30pm (30-minute lunch break) - Monday-Friday - term-time only Contract Type: Potential temp-to-perm opportunity Salary: From £17,745 per annum (actual salary) The role: 4myschools is currently working with a mainstream primary school in Colchester, Essex who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced LSA. They are expanding their SEU (Special Educational Unit) to include more children and so need to increase their staff numbers. The SEU specialises in ASD and, at present, the children are in EYFS or working at EYFS levels.Many of the children are pre-verbal and in need of personal care. The school have developed the SEU by repurposing their old preschool building. They have invested in developing this to include sensory resources and an accessible outdoor space. LSA Key Responsibilities: Deliver Engaging Learning Activities: You’ll set up and promote learning activities prepared by the class teacher, ensuring they meet the individual needs of students and encourage engagement. Observations: Your observations will help the class teacher and SENDCo adapt lesson plans and strategies to better support the child’s development. Classroom Management: You’ll create a positive, inclusive classroom environment and use a variety of behaviour management strategies tailored to each child’s specific needs. Individualised Support: You will also provide targeted support to pupils with specific learning and emotional needs, adapting your teaching methods and resources as necessary to help them overcome barriers to learning. Collaboration with colleagues and other professionals: Furthermore, you will work as a team to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil’s development. Parental and Carer Engagement: You will also be responsible for communicating effectively with parents and carers, providing regular updates on pupil progress, and involving them in strategies to support their child’s learning and well-being. Safeguarding and Well-being: Finally, it is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of pupils by adhering to safeguarding policies, identifying concerns, and implementing interventions to support their emotional and mental health. Requirements: As the ideal applicant, you will ideally have: Previous experience working with SEND, specifically ASD, SLCN and EYFS Knowledge and understanding of the challenges children with SEND face on a daily basis and how, as an LSA, your support and guidance can positively impact these challenges. Experience of using PECS, Now and Next Boards and Makaton Competencies in organisation, classroom management, building rapport, and adaptability. Strong communication skills that you can tailor to meet the needs of each student. The ability to adapt to the needs of the children in the moment If you do not possess these skills and experiences, but are interested in this opportunity, call the office at (phone number removed). We are happy to discuss how we can help you begin your career working with children with SEND. About 4myschools: 4myschools has received 5-star ratings from over 395 people Award-winning agency Best Company to Work for 2023 Candidate Experience of the Year 2023 Demonstrating High Standards in Recruitment 2022 Temporary Worker of the Year 2022 Since our business opened in 2008, 4myschools has been supplying schools with dedicated and outstanding staff. Furthermore, we believe that our business has the power to change lives. By joining us, you will be making a difference. 4myschools committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to vetting checks in accordance with 4myschools’ Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy. Apply today for this Specialist LSA vacancy

Location: Great Bromley, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025