Ackerman Pierce work closely with County Councils and Schools to provide one to one tutoring for children waiting for school placements. The children we are looking to support have a range of additional complex needs and so we are seeking experienced SEN /HLTA's/LSA's/Tutors/Teachers.

We are currently recruiting for LSA's to provide face to face support to our Tutors and SEND Students in Lowestoft.

• Location - Lowestoft
• Position - Learning Support Assistant
• Start date - ASAP
• End date (if applicable) - ongoing
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Part time and Full time available
• Rate of pay - 15 - 23 per hour
• Hours - Tuition must take place between 0830am and 1630pm Monday - Friday (Term time only)

We are looking for candidates who are:-

• Available during school hours up to 30 hours per week.
• Experienced supporting young people with a wide range of complex and challenging needs including SEMH/ASD/MLD/SpLD
• Prepared to work face to face within the community or young persons home.

LSA responsibilities:

• Motivate pupils to achieve beyond their potential.
• Assist Tutors to plan learning activities, prepare learning materials, complete records, and carry out administrative tasks.
• Help children to understand instructions.
• Provide feedback on the young person's progress.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and understand their needs.
• Provide constructive feedback in a way that reinforces pupils' self-esteem.
• Handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding.
• Work effectively and supportively as a member of a team.

Requirements

• Experience in supporting pupils in a classroom environment, with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A to C), including English and Maths.
• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• Fluent levels of spoken and written English.
• You must also pass an enhanced background (DBS) check.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant who is available 16 hours a day, a DBS fully paid for by Ackerman Pierce and a Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process.

To discuss this fantastic opportunity further or to find out what other exciting opportunities we have in Lowestoft and surrounding areas, please call or email in your updated CV to us today!

Jay - Education Delivery Coordinator - (phone number removed)

Ackerman Pierce Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexuality.