Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant
Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Start Date: Immediate start
Daily Rate: £90–£120

Do you have a passion for helping children with special educational needs achieve their best?

Do you have prior experience supporting students who require additional help in the classroom?

Are you searching for a fulfilling role that offers flexibility and genuine variety?

TeacherActive is delighted to be collaborating with a friendly, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ specialist school in Scunthorpe. We’re looking for a committed SEND Learning Support Assistant to work on a supply basis, delivering one-to-one and small group support to pupils with a diverse range of learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while building your experience across a variety of SEND environments.

What We’re Looking For

We’re especially interested in applicants with experience supporting students with:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
ADHD, ADD, or other behavioural challenges
Complex or challenging behaviours

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience within SEND or alternative education settings
Feel confident working across multiple Key Stages
Be resilient, patient, and unflustered by challenging behaviour
Use effective and positive behaviour management techniques
Show empathy, adaptability, and a calm approach to support
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families

At TeacherActive, we take pride in supporting our team throughout every step of their journey. With access to an extensive network of SEND schools and provisions, we’ll find the right placements for you to grow, thrive, and make a difference.

In Return, We Offer:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to guide you through an easy onboarding process
Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Free CPD opportunities and certificates via our My-Progression platform
Competitive daily pay rates
TeacherActive Referral Bonus – earn up to £100 for each friend you refer (T&Cs apply)
PAYE – 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’re ready to begin an exciting new chapter and help shape brighter futures for children with additional needs, click ‘APPLY NOW’ to get started — we can’t wait to hear from you!

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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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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