Female SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Benfleet, Essex

Location: Benfleet, Essex
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday – Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Agency: TeacherActive

About the Role

TeacherActive is currently recruiting a dedicated, compassionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a specialist SEND school in Benfleet, Essex.

The school supports children and young people with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASC) and physical disabilities.

We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and confident in providing individualised support to pupils who require additional assistance throughout their school day.

The role involves supporting pupils with their education, emotional wellbeing and personal development, helping them feel safe, included and confident in their learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs.

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism and additional learning difficulties.

• Assist with personal care, including toileting, changing and hygiene routines, while maintaining dignity and safeguarding standards.

• Support pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs.

• Help pupils develop communication skills using visual aids, PECS, Makaton or other alternative communication methods where appropriate.

• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.

• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff to implement individual learning plans.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.

• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, SLD, PMLD or autism.

• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting pupils with complex physical needs.

• A calm, caring and patient approach.

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

• Experience in specialist schools, care settings or residential support would be advantageous.

• A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs reach their full potential.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Please note: This position includes intimate personal care. Female applicants may be specifically required where a lawful occupational requirement applies.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily pay rates.

• Access to ongoing training and professional development.

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

• £100 Amazon voucher referral scheme when you refer a friend who successfully works through us (terms apply).

• PAYE payment options, with no hidden administration fees.

Apply Today!

If you're an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in a specialist SEND setting in Benfleet, Essex, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and a dedicated TeacherActive consultant will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

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