Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA
Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £85 - £120 per day
Do you have experience of working with children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties?
Do you have experience of Autism, ADHD or associated conditions/disabilities?
Do you have a patient and nurturing nature?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Southampton, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupil’s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.
The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this 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.
The position will involve working with students aged 5-11 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The children also have challenging behaviours as well as some conditions/ disabilities. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary. Ideally having experience of Autism and ADHD would also be an advantage.
The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA will have:
Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities
Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent
Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications 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.
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