Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)

Are you a passionate, motivated and caring person with your heart set on helping children with additional learning needs? 

Do you have experience working with children in a supportive or educational capacity? 

Are you a confident person who wants to positively contribute to a young persons life in education?  

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in South Yorkshire. The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the children’s individual needs and have a positive impact on the wider school. The position will involve working with students who have some of the following: of Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, and challenging behaviours. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA will have

• Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities

• Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours

• Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent

In return for the above you can expect to receive

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on boarding 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 £200 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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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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