SEND LSA

SEND Teaching Assistant – St Albans

Location:

AL1

Start date:

September 2026

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Are you a caring and resilient Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive specialist college environment? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with SEND, including learning disabilities and autism, to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, compassionate, and motivated to make a meaningful difference. You will work closely with lecturers and support staff to provide consistent, person-centered support and help create a calm, positive, and empowering learning environment.

• Support teaching staff in delivering personalised learning programmes
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to promote engagement, communication, and independence
• Assist learners with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and daily routines
• Implement strategies that encourage positive behaviour and develop life skills
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support teams to ensure consistent support

• Experience supporting young people or adults with SEND (ASD, learning disabilities and/or complex needs desirable)
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to follow individual support plans and positive behaviour strategies
• Resilience, flexibility, and a proactive attitude

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

All applicants require a formally recognised teaching qualification and training.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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