SEN LSA

Job Title: SEN LSA
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

• Are you the kind of person who can bring calm to chaos, confidence to nervous learners and a smile to even the trickiest mornings?
• Do you have the energy, patience and positivity to turn “I can’t do this” into “I did it!”?
• Are you an experienced support assistant or enthusiastic graduate ready to jump into a role where every day is meaningful, busy and rewarding?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and inclusive schools across Tower Hamlets, London, who are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated SEN LSA staff to join their teams. These schools support pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, communication difficulties, learning delays and social, emotional or behavioural needs.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children and young people feel supported, understood and excited to learn. The role would suit either an experienced candidate who has worked within SEN settings before, or a graduate who has strong transferable experience and a genuine interest in building a career within education.

As a SEN LSA, you will be supporting pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them access learning, stay focused in lessons and build confidence in themselves. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to make progress at their own pace.

The successful SEN LSA will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Confidence supporting pupils with communication, social, emotional or behavioural needs

Previous experience within a school, nursery, care setting, youth work, tutoring, psychology, sports coaching or mentoring role would also be highly desirable.

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available to support you through the 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 are paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEN LSA position, then click APPLY NOW and Shahana Chowdhury will be in touch regarding this exciting opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

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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