Specialist Dyslexia Teaching Assistant​/LSA

Job Title: Specialist Dyslexia Teaching Assistant / LSA

Location: Kennington, South London

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Full-time / Long-term

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience and qualification

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant with a specialist Level 5, Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in Dyslexia/SpLD?

Do you have experience delivering targeted literacy interventions to children and young people with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties?

Teacher Active is recruiting for a highly skilled Specialist Dyslexia Teaching Assistant to work within an education setting in the Kennington area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a TA/LSA with advanced dyslexia training to provide specialist 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping pupils overcome barriers to literacy and access the wider curriculum.

• Providing specialist support for pupils with Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
• Delivering structured 1:1 and small-group literacy interventions
• Supporting reading, spelling, writing and phonological awareness
  
  Using multisensory approaches to support individual learning needs
• Adapting classroom resources and activities for pupils with dyslexia
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence and independent learning strategies
• Monitoring, recording and reporting on pupil progress
• Working closely with teachers, SENDCOs and other SEND professionals
• Supporting targets identified within EHCPs and individual support plans

• A relevant Level 5, Level 6 or Level 7 Dyslexia/SpLD qualification
• Experience supporting children or young people with dyslexia
• Strong knowledge of specialist literacy interventions
• Experience delivering individual and small-group support
• A good understanding of SEND and inclusive education
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, adaptable and pupil-centred approach

• Experience working within a specialist SEND setting
• Dyslexia assessment experience
• Level 7 specialist assessor qualification
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs alongside dyslexia
• Knowledge of EHCPs and individualised intervention programmes

• A dedicated SEND recruitment consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• Access to CPD opportunities
• A rewarding long‑term role supporting pupils with additional learning needs

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities within schools and specialist educational settings.

Teacher Active 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.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.