SEN LSA

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an LSA SEN Teaching Assistant for a South Essex school on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers 37.5 hours per week during term time plus one additional week, with 1:1, classroom and small group support for students with additional needs, disabilities or medical needs.

You will assist with administering medication after training, demonstrate flexibility, reliability and a positive, professional attitude, and contribute to a collaborative learning

Qualifications

• GCSE C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting students with special educational needs or disabilities.
• Willingness to undertake training to administer medication.
• Strong communication with students, parents, staff and professionals.
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs.
• Administer individual students' medication following training.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Medication administration training

Strong communication

Flexible and reliable

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

South East/ permanent / £20,000 - 21,956 per year

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

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.