SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Start Date: September

Salary: £95 - £105 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)?

Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to help students achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding short-term Learning Support Assistant role within a specialist SEND school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic SEND school based in Chelmsford, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop independence, confidence and life skills through a personalised approach to learning.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on a short-term basis starting in September. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils with their educational, social and emotional development, adapting to individual learning needs while promoting a safe and positive learning environment.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly SLD
• A caring, patient and positive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential

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
• 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’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 interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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.

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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.