Lsa


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£20,000 to £21,956 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CM0
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Job Title: LSA SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: South Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £20,000 - £21,956 per annum

Are you an enthusiastic LSA SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with additional needs?

Are you reliable, flexible and able to build positive relationships with young people?

Do you have experience supporting students with special educational needs, disabilities or specific medical needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive school in South Essex that is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities for its students. The school promotes a collaborative and welcoming culture, with a strong focus on teamwork, professional development and ensuring children and young people are given the support they need to thrive.

The school is looking to appoint an LSA SEN Teaching Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week during term time plus one additional week. The successful LSA SEN Teaching Assistant will provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs, disabilities or specific medical needs, including administering individual students' medication following appropriate training.

The successful LSA SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

•

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent

•

Experience supporting students with special educational needs or disabilities is desirable

•

The willingness to undertake appropriate training to administer medication

•

Strong communication skills when working with students, parents, staff and other professionals

•

A flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach

•

A positive and professional attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

•

A collaborative working environment where staff feel respected, supported and valued

•

Access to professional development and opportunities to develop your career

•

Flexible working arrangements where available

•

Automatic pay progression

•

Generous pension and life cover

•

Access to health and wellbeing programmes, retail, travel and leisure discounts, and a cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this permanent LSA SEN Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

joe.rigg@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 01245 335 533

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.

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.