SEND LSA / Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a nurturing primary school in Bethnal Green. The role requires experience with special educational needs and disabilities, along with a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. You will support children's development in a creative environment, helping them reach their potential. Competitive pay and excellent support provided.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced with SEND in a classroom setting.
• Willingness to obtain DBS clearance.
• Knowledge of SEND strategies like differentiation and behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Promote creative subjects and assist teachers.
• Support child development and engagement.
• Lead small groups effectively.

Skills

Experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work one-to-one or in small groups

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Join a nurturing primary school as a SEND LSA / Teaching Assistant!

TeacherActive, one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a creative and socially engaging primary school. This school celebrates small but impactful achievements made by its pupils, to teach them how important it is to give things a go.

The successful teacher for this role should be experienced with SEND and comfortable with leading small groups of children, helping and supporting with Maths, Literacy, and social understanding. With a strong devotion to helping all children, no matter the challenge, we’re calling out for you to dive into the journey of helping each child reach their full potential.

Based in Bethnal Green, we are looking for an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to help promote the creative subjects, work alongside the teachers, and help every child shine!

If you’re passionate about supporting children’s development and making a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in a classroom setting.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (GCSEs in English and Maths, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of SEND strategies (e.g., differentiation, behaviour support, positive handling).
• Ability to work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and parents.
• DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable skills for this role:

• Ability to adapt teaching materials and activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Experience with assistive technology or learning support software.
• Behaviour management strategies tailored for children with SEND.
• Observation and assessment skills to monitor pupil progress.
• Strong empathy and patience when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Creative approaches to engage pupils in learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply.
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
• Market‑leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 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.

Sound like you? Click Apply Now to take the next step in your education journey and become part of a supportive, inspiring school community!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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