Female LSA/TA 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

Female SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Benfleet, Essex

Location: Benfleet, Essex

Job Type: Full-Time | Monday – Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £95 – £110 per day (depending on experience)

Agency: TeacherActive

About the Role

TeacherActive is currently recruiting a dedicated, compassionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist SEND school in Benfleet, Essex.

The school supports children and young people with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASC) and physical disabilities.

We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and confident in providing individualised support to pupils who require additional assistance throughout their school day.

The role involves supporting pupils with their education, emotional wellbeing and personal development, helping them feel safe, included and confident in their learning environment.

Key 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, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines, while maintaining dignity and safeguarding standards.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs.
• Help pupils develop communication skills using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other alternative communication methods where appropriate.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de‑calation strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to implement individual learning plans.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, SLD, PMLD or autism.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting pupils with complex physical needs.
• A calm, caring and patient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Experience in specialist schools, care settings or residential support would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs reach their full potential.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Please note: This position includes intimate personal care. Female applicants may be specifically required where a lawful occupational requirement applies.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• £100 Amazon voucher referral scheme when you refer a friend who successfully works through us (terms apply).
• PAYE payment options, with no hidden administration fees.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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.