Male SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Benfleet, Essex

TeacherActive; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Benfleet, Essex. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs, including those with SLD, PMLD and autism, supporting personal care where required.

Join a supportive team and gain ongoing training, with opportunities for long-term roles and professional development through TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SLD, PMLD or autism.
• Ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour and complex emotional needs.
• Comfort with personal care and physical support where required.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach when supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork 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, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines, while maintaining pupils' dignity and safeguarding standards.
• Support pupils with physical disabilities, mobility difficulties and sensory needs.
• Help pupils develop communication skills using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other alternative communication methods.
• Support pupils who display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation or difficulties communicating their needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver individualised learning plans.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, social skills and essential life skills.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

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 supporting pupils with complex additional needs, including those who require assistance with personal care, emotional regulation and behaviour management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive specialist school where you can make a real difference to pupils' education, independence and overall wellbeing.

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 pupils' dignity and safeguarding standards.

• Support pupils with physical disabilities, mobility difficulties and sensory needs.

• Help pupils develop communication skills using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other alternative communication methods.

• Support pupils who display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation or difficulties communicating their needs.

• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and appropriate de-escalation techniques.

• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver individualised learning plans.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, social skills and essential life skills.

• Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SLD, PMLD or autism.

• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and complex emotional needs.

• Comfortable assisting with personal care and physical support where required.

• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable pupils.

• Strong communication, teamwork and behaviour management skills.

• Experience working in specialist schools, alternative provisions, residential care or support settings would be advantageous.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Please note: This role involves intimate personal care. Male 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.

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.