Teaching Assistant Wisbech

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Job Branch & Location

Cambridgeshire - Wisbech

Job Setting & Role

Secondary & FE - Support
Supply
£85 - £95 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

Justteachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Wisbech that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone with a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support for pupils, helping them to access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The school is committed to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student is valued and encouraged to succeed. This role would suit a patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working collaboratively and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs.
  • Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting learning materials to meet individual student needs.
  • Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
  • Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence within the classroom.
  • Promote positive behaviour through consistent support and effective behaviour management strategies.
  • Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENDCo, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
  • Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers to support learning and development.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues.
  • Support the school’s safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare at all times.
  • Uphold the school’s values and commitment to providing a high-quality education for every student.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
  • A good understanding of a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A patient, caring, and flexible approach to supporting learning.
  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Two recent education-based references.

If you are a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting full-time, long-term role starting in September.

Job Reference: JT25HF157279

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01775 233 116

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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