Senior Learning Support Lead - SEND & Inclusion Champion

TeacherActive; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £100

CPD via My-Progression

24/7 consultant support

Flexible working hours

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking experienced Senior Learning Support Assistants for day‑to‑day supply and long‑term contracts across Swindon and Wiltshire from September 2026. This role blends hands‑on pupil support with leadership responsibilities and coordination of interventions.

You will work with SEND staff and teachers to maintain consistent practice, assist pupil plans, and promote independence and wellbeing in a busy education environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or SEMH needs.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and coordinate interventions.
• Strong safeguarding, confidentiality and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interventions and contribute to pupil-support planning.
• Mentor support staff and liaise with teachers and SEND professionals.
• Provide focused one‑to‑one or small‑group support.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive behaviour; maintain progress records.
• Assist with pupil plans and reviews across schools.

Skills

LSS/TA experience

SEND/SEMH support

Mentoring colleagues

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Communication & organisation

Record-keeping & teamwork

Flexible working hours

Referral scheme awareness

My-Progression CPD

Market-leading pay awareness

Team of consultants

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking experienced Senior Learning Support Assistants for day‑to‑day supply and long‑term contracts across Swindon and Wiltshire from September 2026. This role blends hands‑on pupil support with leadership responsibilities and coordination of interventions.

You will work with SEND staff and teachers to maintain consistent practice, assist pupil plans, and promote independence and wellbeing in a busy education environment.