Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Braintree; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a mainstream secondary school from September on a permanent, full-time basis. You will work with teaching staff to support students with a range of learning needs.

The role focuses on removing barriers to learning, promoting engagement and helping pupils reach their academic and personal potential within a supportive school community. Scale 4 pay and ongoing professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people within a school or educational setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and adaptable attitude

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teaching staff to support students both in and out of the classroom
• Help remove barriers to learning and promote student engagement
• Encourage academic and personal development

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Mainstream Secondary School

Start Date: September

Salary: Scale 4 Pay

Are you a dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in a secondary school setting?

Do you have experience supporting students with a range of learning needs and helping them reach their full potential?

Are you looking for a permanent, full-time Learning Support Assistant role starting this September?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school that is looking to appoint a committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA). The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to succeed, and staff are valued as an integral part of the wider school community.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) from September on a permanent contract. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support students both in and out of the classroom, helping to remove barriers to learning, promote student engagement and encourage academic and personal development.

Qualifications, experience and characteristics

• Experience supporting children or young people within a school or educational setting
• A positive and patient approach to supporting students with a variety of learning needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive and adaptable attitude

Benefits and compensation

• Client benefits associated with the permanent contract
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and welcoming school environment
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on students' educational journeys

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.