Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant looking for your next role?

Teacher Active is currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within a supportive SEND Secondary School. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of additional needs, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.
The successful candidate must be confident supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and be comfortable providing personal care when required.

The Role

• Supporting students with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assisting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Complex Needs.
• Providing personal care and promoting independence.
• Supporting students with their learning, communication, and emotional development.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.

Requirements

✅ Previous experience working within a SEND school or supporting children/young people with additional needs
✅ Comfortable providing personal care
✅ Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
✅ Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service
✅ Right to Work in the UK
✅ Ability to provide two recent professional references
✅ Passionate about supporting young people with SEND

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Long-term and potentially permanent opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive SEND school

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.