SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Chelmsford, Essex

TeacherActive Limited.; Essex; Vor Ort; GBP 13.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist school in Chelmsford, Essex, starting after October half-term 2026. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a competitive daily rate and an emphasis on supporting learners with complex needs.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support, promoting independence, communication, and life skills in a nurturing

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Patience, empathy and enthusiasm for supporting learners with complex needs.
• Understanding of autism, SLD, PMLD and communication difficulties.
• Willingness to support pupils with personal care when required.

Aufgaben

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist with communication needs, including non-verbal pupils and those using PECS, Makaton or communication aids.
• Support delivery of engaging, sensory-based and differentiated activities.
• Assist with personal care, feeding and mobility where required, following care plans.
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and everyday life skills.
• Support pupils with sensory processing and emotional regulation.

Jobbeschreibung

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Chelmsford, Essex

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: After October Half Term – November 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate
Agency: TeacherActive

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a fantastic specialist school in Chelmsford, Essex, starting after October half-term.

The school provides a supportive, inclusive and highly personalised learning environment for children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex physical and communication needs.

With a strong focus on developing independence, communication and essential life skills, the school offers a nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to achieve their individual potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with pupils with additional needs and wants to make a meaningful difference in specialist education.

The Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism and complex learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with communication difficulties, including those who are non-verbal or use alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton or communication aids.
• Assisting teachers with delivering engaging, sensory-based and differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils with personal care, feeding and mobility where required, following individual care plans.
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, communication and everyday life skills.
• Supporting pupils with sensory processing difficulties and emotional regulation.
• Following individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to support pupil progress.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and other specialist staff to provide consistent support.
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• We are looking for someone who:
• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Is patient, caring, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Has an understanding of autism, SLD, PMLD and communication difficulties.
• Is comfortable supporting pupils with personal care where required.
• Can adapt their communication style to meet individual pupil needs.
• Is reliable, resilient and confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is available to start after October half-term.
• Experience within specialist schools, residential care, healthcare, support work or mainstream SEND provisions would be highly beneficial.
• We also welcome applications from candidates with relevant care experience who are looking to transition into education.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.