Sen Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Title: SEN LSA

Location: Penarth

Start Date: December 2026

Salary: £92-£95 per day

Are you an enthusiastic Behaviour LSA with experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour?

Do you have the resilience and confidence to manage challenging situations while maintaining a positive attitude?

Are you an outgoing and adaptable individual who is passionate about making a difference in young people's lives?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist provision based in Penarth, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4. The provision focuses on providing a supportive learning environment where pupils can develop their confidence, manage their emotions and engage positively with education.

The school is looking to take on a confident and resilient Behaviour LSA on a full-time, long-term supply basis from December. The successful Behaviour LSA will be supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, helping to manage emotional regulation, encourage positive behaviour and maintain a safe and structured learning environment.

The successful Behaviour LSA will have:

Relevant qualifications in education, childcare or supporting young people are desirable

Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs

Experience working within a specialist provision or secondary school setting is desirable

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

An outgoing, confident and resilient personality, with the ability to remain calm and unphased in challenging situations

A positive, patient and adaptable approach to supporting young people

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

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 a passionate and resilient Behaviour LSA interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic 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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