SEND Learning Support Assistant — Complex Needs Support

TeacherActive Ltd; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 Amazon voucher referral scheme

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing training and professional发展

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children with SEND at a specialist school in Benfleet, Essex. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, including SLD, PMLD and autism, and may include intimate personal care in line with safeguarding policies.

Ideal candidates will have previous SEND experience, strong communication skills and resilience. An enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Strong communication, teamwork and behaviour management skills.
• Experience working in specialist schools or similar settings would be advantageous.
• 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.

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.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Personal care support

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children with SEND at a specialist school in Benfleet, Essex. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex needs, including SLD, PMLD and autism, and may include intimate personal care in line with safeguarding policies.

Ideal candidates will have previous SEND experience, strong communication skills and resilience. An enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one is required.