SEND learning support assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SS15 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
Summary
SEND Learning Support Assistant – Basildon
· Are you an enthusiastic
SEND Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs?
· Do you have a patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting children with
SEND?
· Are you looking for a rewarding position within a supportive and welcoming specialist education environment?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming school in
Basildon that supports pupils with a range of
special educational needs and disabilities. The school is committed to providing a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally.
The school is looking to appoint a dedicated
SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide support to pupils throughout the school day.
The successful SEND LSA will be responsible for:
• Providing
one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils with their
learning, communication and engagement
• Assisting the class teacher with differentiated classroom activities
• Helping pupils develop their
confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting pupils with their
emotional regulation and behaviour where required
• Following individual support plans and strategies
• Creating a calm, positive and safe learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SEND professionals and other support staff
• Supporting pupils with
personal care where required
The successful
SEND Learning Support Assistant will have:
• Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs, ideally within
SEND, education, care or support work
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Confidence supporting pupils with a variety of individual needs
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved throughout the school day
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils'
learning, development and wellbeing
Previous school experience is beneficial; however, candidates with experience in
care, support work, healthcare, youth work or other transferable backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Valuable experience working within SEND education
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant
Our staff are paid on a
PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the correct level of TAX and National Insurance, with no unnecessary admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.
If you are interested in this
SEND Learning Support Assistant position, click
APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL:
jessica.joyner@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 01245 335533
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
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.
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