SEND Teaching Assistant - Personal care may be required

TeacherActive; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

Guaranteed pay scheme

Free CPD training

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting for SEND Learning Support Assistants in Loughborough. We work with fantastic SEND settings across Loughborough seeking experienced and passionate teaching assistants for long term or short term roles.

You may be asked to support personal care if needed, and all staff are paid via PAYE. We are one of the UKs leading education recruitment agencies, with 20+ years of experience, offering dedicated consultant support, guaranteed payment schemes, free CPD training,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Kind, patient and understanding approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Empathy, compassion and resilience.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning activities in SEND settings.
• Provide a caring, safe environment and assist with routine tasks as needed.
• Contribute to personalised support plans and progress tracking.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Kind patient approach

Strong communication

Empathy and resilience

Passion for development

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistants Needed Loughborough.

We are currently working with the fantastic SEND settings/schools across Loughborough who will be looking for experienced and passionate teaching assistants to join them in the new academic year.

Not only are we looking for teaching assistants for long term/temp to perm roles but we are also looking for people for day to day/short term roles as well.

This role could possibly involve personal care duties. You may never need to provide this but you must be comfortable and willing to undertake personal care as part of your role if needed.

What we re looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children with SEND
• A kind, patient and understanding approach
• Strong communication skills
• Empathy, compassion and resilience
• A genuine passion for supporting children s development

Working within SEND settings is incredibly rewarding, offering the chance to make a real and lasting difference every day.

What we offer you:

As one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, we are committed to supporting your career every step of the way:

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7 for support and onboarding
• Access to a Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Free CPD training and certificates via the My-Progression platform
• Competitive, market-leading pay rates
• Referral bonus earn up to £100 for successful recommendations

All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring full transparency with no hidden deductions or umbrella company fees.

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.

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.

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