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Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant
Location: Scunthorpe
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £95 - £110 per day
Do you have experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs?
Are you passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their independence?
Would you like to use your skills to make a positive difference in schools across Scunthorpe?
TeacherActive is recruiting compassionate and dependable SEND Learning Support Assistants interested in working with schools across Scunthorpe and the wider area.
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in mainstream schools, specialist education settings or other environments supporting children and young people with additional needs.
As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you may work with pupils who have autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or other special educational needs and disabilities.
Your responsibilities could include providing 1:1 support, assisting with small-group learning, encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils participate confidently in classroom activities.
We recruit for day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term placements, depending on school requirements and candidate availability.
What we're looking for:
Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND in a school or relevant setting
A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
Confidence supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
An understanding of different learning needs and approaches to supporting pupils
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
A calm, patient and adaptable approach
An understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Why work with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates of £95 - £110
Opportunities across Scunthorpe and the wider area
Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term placements
Support from a dedicated consultant throughout registration and placements
Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, with the correct TAX and National Insurance deductions and no additional admin charges taken from your pay.
If you're a SEND Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Scunthorpe, we'd love to hear from you.
Click 'APPLY NOW', email your CV directly to [email protected], or call 01482 241444 to discuss suitable opportunities.
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.
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.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
