SEND Learning Support Assistant
Opportunities Across Three College Campuses
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a forward‑thinking local college that provides specialist support and life‑skills education for learners with a wide range of SEND needs. We are currently recruiting SEND Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join their expanding teams across three campuses.
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About the Role
As a SEND LSA, you will support students with additional needs both in the classroom and through practical life‑skills sessions. You will work closely with teaching staff and inclusion teams to ensure learners feel supported, confident, and empowered to achieve their goals.
This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same — perfect for those who want to make a genuine impact in education.
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Who We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in:
* Care
* Education or teaching support
* Youth work
* Social care or community work
However, if you are compassionate, patient, and keen to support young people with SEND, we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
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SEND Careers Information Evening – Next Month
Hosted by the college college – promoted by Teaching Personnel
If you’re considering a career in SEND but would like more insight before applying, you could be invited to the college’s SEND Careers Information Evening taking place next month.
What attendees will gain:
* An understanding of what the LSA role involves
* Insights into the college’s SEND and life‑skills programmes
* The chance to meet staff and explore the facilities
* Guidance on training, qualifications, and career pathways
* A friendly, informal environment to ask questions
This event is ideal for anyone curious about a career supporting learners with additional needs — whether you’re experienced or completely new to the sector.
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Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?
* Supportive consultants who guide you through every step
* Access to training and development opportunities
* Flexible and long‑term roles available
* Competitive pay rates
* A route into a rewarding and stable career within SEND
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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