Job Title: SEN LSA
Location: Newham, London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £100 - £120 per day
- Are you ready to be the reason a child feels seen, supported and successful every single day?
- Do you have the patience, energy and creativity to turn challenges into little wins and big breakthroughs?
- Are you an experienced support assistant or passionate graduate looking to make a real difference in schools across Newham?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and supportive schools across Newham, London, who are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated SEN LSA staff to join their teams. These schools support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, communication difficulties and learning delays.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people to feel confident, included and ready to learn. The role would suit either an experienced candidate who has worked within SEN settings before, or a graduate who has strong transferable experience and a genuine interest in building a career within education.
As a SEN LSA, you will be supporting pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them access learning, stay engaged in the classroom and develop their confidence, independence and social skills. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to create a positive, safe and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The successful SEN LSA will have:
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
Previous experience within a school, nursery, care setting, youth work, tutoring, psychology, sports coaching or mentoring role would also be highly desirable.
In return for the above, you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available to support you through the onboarding process
- Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
- CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market-leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.
If you are interested in this SEN LSA position, then click APPLY NOW and Shahana Chowdhury will be in touch regarding this exciting opportunity.
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 0207 858 6655
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.
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