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SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: South Bristol
Start Date: Immediate Start
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.60 per hour
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH, ASC and ADHD?
Are you confident using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support pupils with additional needs?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND provision in South Bristol that supports children and young people with a range of additional needs. The setting provides a nurturing, structured, and therapeutic learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, emotional resilience, and positive relationships.
The school is seeking to appoint a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) on a long-term basis. This opportunity would suit experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Behaviour Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Inclusion Support Workers, Classroom Support Assistants, Pastoral Support Workers, Care Workers, Residential Support Workers, Youth Workers, Children's Support Workers, and Teaching Assistants with experience supporting children with additional needs.
Working closely with pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition), ADHD, and associated learning needs, you will provide both academic and emotional support, helping pupils engage positively with learning while promoting independence, confidence, and wellbeing. You will use positive behaviour management techniques and effective de-escalation strategies to support pupils in achieving their individual educational and personal goals.
The successful SEND LSA will have:
Experience supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly SEMH, ASC and ADHD.
Experience managing behaviours that challenge within an education, care, residential, youth work, or support setting.
Team Teach, PRICE, MAPA, or other positive behaviour management/de-escalation training is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A calm, patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
The ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
In return, TeacherActive can offer:
A dedicated consultant available 24/7 to support you throughout your placement.
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms & Conditions apply).
Free CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform.
Market-leading rates of pay.
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms & Conditions apply).
All of our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden administration charges deducted from your earnings.
If you're passionate about supporting children with SEND and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 0117 223 2200
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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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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