SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support company is looking for a passionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a fixed-term contract. This role involves assisting in delivering innovative teaching and developing educational resources for children, ensuring each student receives high-quality education. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to helping students from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children achieve their potential.
• Understanding of social and welfare needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging teaching on a one-to-one basis.
• Support the development of resources and teaching strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to enhance student learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Understanding of educational needs

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Education

Relevant qualifications for educational support

Job description

LSA Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic and motivatedLearning Support Assistant (LSA)to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is a Fixed Term Contract ending on 22/07/2026. Please note this vacancy will close atMidday on 30/06/2025

The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

As the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

The ideal Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will be someone who is:

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

* Consistent in a calm and fair approach

* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

Pay

£24,027 plus £706 fringe (Estimated Actual £16,220 plus £476 fringe)

If you are interested please send an updated CV and we will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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