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Job Title: SEN LSA
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Start Date: December 2026
Salary: £92-£95 per day
Are you an enthusiastic Behaviour LSA with experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour?
Do you have the resilience and confidence to manage challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude?
Are you an outgoing and adaptable individual who is passionate about making a difference in young people's lives?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist provision based in Merthyr Tydfil, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The provision focuses on providing a supportive learning environment where pupils can develop their confidence, manage their emotions and engage positively with education.
The school is looking to take on a confident and resilient Behaviour LSA on a full-time, long-term supply basis from December. The successful Behaviour LSA will be supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, helping to manage emotional regulation, encourage positive behaviour and maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
The successful Behaviour LSA will have:
Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or supporting young people are desirable
Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs
Experience working within a specialist provision or secondary school setting is desirable
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
An outgoing, confident and resilient personality, with the ability to remain calm and unphased in challenging situations
A positive, patient and adaptable approach to supporting young people
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
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’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are a passionate and resilient Behaviour LSA interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920099995
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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