SEND Learning Support Assistant

East Midlands/ temporary / £95 - 110 per day

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Start Date: Immediate Start

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs?

Are you passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop their independence?

Would you like to use your skills to make a positive difference in schools across Scunthorpe?

TeacherActive is recruiting compassionate and dependable SEND Learning Support Assistants interested in working with schools across Scunthorpe and the wider area.

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in mainstream schools, specialist education settings or other environments supporting children and young people with additional needs.

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you may work with pupils who have autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or other special educational needs and disabilities.

Your responsibilities could include providing 1:1 support, assisting with small-group learning, encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils participate confidently in classroom activities.

We recruit for day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term placements, depending on school requirements and candidate availability.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND in a school or relevant setting
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential
• Confidence supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• An understanding of different learning needs and approaches to supporting pupils
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• An understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Why work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £110
• Opportunities across Scunthorpe and the wider area
• Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term placements
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout registration and placements
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, with the correct TAX and National Insurance deductions and no additional admin charges taken from your pay.

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.

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.