SEND Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 19,372; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a full-time SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work on a supply basis at a welcoming secondary SEN school in Spennymoor. You will support pupils with a range of SEN across classes, helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with daily rates of £95–£105 depending on experience. The role offers valuable school-based experience in a specialist setting and a rewarding environment for career

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Be patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Be passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Working across different classes and age groups within the school.
• Providing both 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Behaviour support

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work on a supply basis within a welcoming and supportive secondary SEN school in Spennymoor.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) across different classes within the school. You will play a key role in helping students access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals.

Role Details

Location: Spennymoor
Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Type: Full-Time, Supply
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Daily Rate: £95 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

The Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Working across different classes and age groups within the school.
• Providing both 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting independence.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Be patient, adaptable, and resilient.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Be passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives.

Whether you have previous school-based experience or a background in care, support work, youth work, or a similar field, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a specialist educational setting while making a real difference to the lives of young people every day.