Compassionate SEND LSA for Complex Needs (Female) – Benfleet

TeacherActive Limited.; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing training and development

Dedicated placement consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Refer a friend £100 voucher

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Female SEND Learning Support Assistant to work in a Benfleet-based specialist school. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, including SLD, PMLD and autism, with personal care and safeguarding duties.

You will help pupils with communication, mobility and daily living skills, while liaising with teachers and therapists to implement individual learning plans. A calm, patient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with SEND, including SLD, PMLD or autism.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Calm, caring and patient approach with safeguarding emphasis.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism and additional learning difficulties.
• Assist with personal care while maintaining dignity and safeguarding standards.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs.
• Help develop communication using visual aids, PECS or Makaton.
• Work with teachers and therapists to implement learning plans.
• Encourage independence and essential life skills.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 & group support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patient & nurturing approach

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking a Female SEND Learning Support Assistant to work in a Benfleet-based specialist school. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, including SLD, PMLD and autism, with personal care and safeguarding duties.

You will help pupils with communication, mobility and daily living skills, while liaising with teachers and therapists to implement individual learning plans. A calm, patient approach is essential.