SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | TN10 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ES-SENTA-TON-8985 |
Summary
Are you looking to work in a SEND provision?
Do you have experience supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities?
Do you have a patient and nurturing nature?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic SEND school, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (LSA). This welcoming and supportive setting is centred on pupils’ development, with a strong focus on helping students make progress academically as well as developing their emotional, social and behavioural skills in a positive and nurturing environment.
The school is seeking a passionate team player to join their team. This role offers the opportunity for a temp-to-perm placement following the interview process, for the right SEND Teaching Assistant / LSA. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and a proactive approach to the 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 community.
The position will involve working with students across a range of Key Stages, supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs including Autism / ASD, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently and support students in a calm and structured manner is essential.
The successful SEND Teaching Assistant / LSA will have:
· Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities
· Experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
· Level 2 or Level 3 CACHE qualification or equivalent (desirable)
· Team-Teach or MAPA training (desirable)
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.
EMAIL: erin.stoneham@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 01622 321 234
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.