SEND Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEND School
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Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary / Long-Term Opportunities
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Are you confident supporting pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Are you a patient, compassionate and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist independent SEND school based in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, supporting children and young people aged 8–18 with a range of additional learning needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), autism and associated social, emotional and behavioural needs.
The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic and highly personalised learning environment, with small class sizes and a strong focus on each pupil's individual development. Pupils benefit from tailored education programmes, specialist support and a curriculum designed to promote academic achievement, emotional wellbeing, independence and essential life skills.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join the school's supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide high-quality support to pupils with complex and varying needs.
The Role
As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with MLD, SLD, autism and additional learning needs.
Supporting children and young people aged 8–18 with their academic, emotional, social and personal development.
Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated and engaging learning activities tailored to pupils' individual abilities.
Supporting pupils who may experience communication difficulties, sensory processing differences and emotional dysregulation. xgikmsk
Using positive behaviour management strategies and appropriate de-escalation techniques to support pupils displaying challenging behaviour.
Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, communication s...
SEND LSA in Westcliff-on-Sea employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
