Location: Swindon
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEND who require a personalised approach to learning?
Are you patient, resilient and passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to education?
Can you build positive relationships that encourage confidence, engagement and independence?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist education provision in Swindon that supports children and young people who have been unable to access mainstream education due to additional needs or complex social circumstances. The setting provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where strong relationships, personalised learning and high aspirations help pupils develop the skills and confidence they need to achieve positive outcomes.
The school is looking to appoint a full-time SEND LSA on a long-term basis from September 2026. The successful SEND LSA will support pupils through individualised learning programmes, assist with assessments, encourage engagement in lessons and help remove barriers to learning while promoting independence and preparing pupils for a successful return to mainstream or specialist provision where appropriate.
The successful SEND LSA will have:
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs
Previous experience working within a school, alternative provision or similar educational setting
A patient, caring and resilient approach to supporting pupils with complex needs
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to adapt learning support to meet individual needs
A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to work as part of a supportive team
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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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.
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Salary description
£14.25 - £15.50 per hour