Job Description:

Job Title: SEND LSA
Location: Basildon
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 pupils reach their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding long-term SEND LSA opportunity in a supportive specialist school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SLD school based in Basildon, supporting children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties and additional complex needs. The school is committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills through personalised learning and therapeutic support.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated SEND LSA on a long-term, full-time basis from September. The successful SEND LSA will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping to deliver engaging learning activities while promoting communication, independence and positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The successful SEND LSA will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, particularly Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• A caring, patient and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with complex needs

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life

• Relevant SEND experience or qualifications would be advantageous

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

• 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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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.

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