SEND TA / LSA

TeacherActive; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses

Competitive pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant for a dedicated SEND school in Northeast London. You will support pupils across Key Stages with Autism/ASD, SLD and challenging behaviours, bringing a patient and nurturing approach to everyday learning.

This short-term role has potential to extend, with CPD opportunities, market-leading pay, and 24/7 consultant support to help you settle quickly into the team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities.
• Experience with students with SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across all Key Stages with autism/ASD and other needs.
• Foster a patient and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist teachers with behavioural and educational strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEND children

Experience SEMH

Challenging behaviours handling

Education

Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA

Location: Northeast London

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you a looking to work in a SEND provision?

Do you have experiencing supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities?

Do you have a patient and nurturing nature?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Norththeast London, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupil’s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.

The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the children’s individual needs and have a positive impact on the wider school.

The position will involve working with students across all Key Stages with diagnosis of Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, and challenging behaviours. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA will have:

• Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities
• Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
• Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• 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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.

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