SEND LSA

TeacherActive; Woodford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND LSA for a Bristol school to support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour from September 2026 on a long-term basis. The role offers structured support to help learners engage with lessons within a positive environment.

We welcome Team Teach qualified candidates or those with equivalent positive behaviour support qualifications, with strong communication and a patient, resilient approach. PAYE payment and CPD opportunities are provided by the agency.

Qualifications

• Team Teach qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an educational setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• A patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour to engage with learning.
• Maintain a positive, structured and supportive environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support learner engagement.
• Participate in CPD and contribute to staff development.

Skills

Team Teach qualification

SEMH experience

Behaviour management in education

Communication skills

Patient and resilient

Relationship building with pupils

Job description

Job Title: SEND LSA
Location: Bristol
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour?

Are you Team Teach qualified or do you hold an equivalent positive behaviour support qualification?

Are you a patient, resilient and adaptable SEND LSA who can provide consistent support to pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming SEND school in Bristol supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. The school has a happy and friendly team of staff, a Good OFSTED rating and provides ongoing CPD and additional training to support staff development.

The school is looking to take on a SEND LSA from September 2026 on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to continue for the right person. The successful SEND LSA will support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, helping them engage with their learning while maintaining a positive, structured and supportive environment.

The successful SEND LSA will have:

• Team Teach qualification or equivalent
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in an educational setting
• Strong communication skills
• A patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.