SEND LSA - Post 16

Location: Gloucester Contract: Full-time Pay: £89-£100 per day (inclusive of holiday pay) The School We are working with a college that provides education for young people with a range of complex needs. Some students attend mainstream college courses with additional support, while others learn within a specialist hub. The college aims to promote independence, confidence, and life skills for all learners, offering a nurturing and structured environment with a strong focus on inclusion and wellbeing. The Role You will be providing 1:1 support for students with complex learning needs, helping them to access lessons, develop independence, and engage positively in their learning. This may include supporting emotional regulation and using alternative communication methods. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure students receive consistent, high-quality support across the college day. Main Responsibilities Provide individualised support to students with complex needs Facilitate access to learning in both mainstream and specialist settings Support students' communication, social, and emotional development Promote independence and life skills Liaise with tutors and the wider support team to implement agreed strategies Essential Criteria Previous experience working with secondary age pupils and above Excellent communication skills Ability to think on your feet and be proactive Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young people Desirable Criteria Knowledge of alternative communication methods What can Five Education offer you? Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences Free specialist training (Trauma, Team Teach, Makaton, Autism, Speech and Language, ADHD and more) Recommend a friend bonus scheme Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind Specialist support and mentoring while you are working Pay Five Education operates a PAYE payroll - the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer's NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note, pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay. Vetting Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level.

Location: Gloucester, South West, GB

Posted Date: 11/7/2025