SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Saffron Walden

Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities
Agency: TeacherActive
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you a patient, caring and resilient Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants to work within schools and specialist education settings across Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to pupils who require additional support with their learning, communication, behaviour and personal development.

The Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils to provide individualised support and help them access their education in a positive and inclusive environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND

• Supporting children with needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties

• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities

• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and communication development

• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Following individual education, behaviour and support plans

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals

• Providing a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment

• Supporting pupils throughout the school day where required

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND

• Have experience within education, care, residential support, youth work or a similar environment

• Are patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations

• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils

• Are reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Previous school-based experience is desirable but not always essential. Candidates with transferable experience from care, support work, residential care, youth work or other SEND-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

Working through TeacherActive gives you access to:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements

• SEND opportunities across Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

• Competitive rates of pay

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of SEND settings

• Support throughout the registration and placement process

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and are looking for your next SEND Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Saffron Walden, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through TeacherActive and make a positive difference to the education and development of children and young people with SEND.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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