Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Agency: TeacherActive
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Are you a patient, enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
TeacherActive is currently recruiting SEND Learning Support Assistants to work within schools and specialist education settings across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.
The Role
As a SEND LSA, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, which may include Autism (ASC), ADHD, learning difficulties, communication needs, social and emotional needs, and physical disabilities.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with their learning and engagement in the classroom
Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
Supporting individual education and behaviour plans
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
Providing a calm, positive and nurturing learning environment
Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour where required
The Ideal Candidate
We would love to hear from you if you:
Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
Are patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils
Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
Are reliable, adaptable and confident working as part of a team
Have strong communication skills
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Experience within a school or SEND setting is desirable, although candidates with relevant experience from care, youth work, support work or other child-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.
Why Work Through TeacherActive?
Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:
A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placements
A range of opportunities in schools across Chelmsford and the surrounding area
Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
Competitive rates of pay
Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of SEND settings
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and are looking for your next opportunity in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join TeacherActive and help make a positive difference to a young person’s education.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£14.25 - £16.00 per hour