Creative Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a Creative Learning Support Assistant for Calthorpe Academy in Birmingham. The role focuses on supporting learners with SEND using creative, sensory and practical approaches to learning, across a range of activities.

The post suits candidates with experience or interest in teaching assistance, SEND education and related fields. The school welcomes applicants with a flexible, proactive mindset and a willingness to engage with personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Creative and proactive approach is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and resilience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners.
• Willingness to adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Confidence working as part of a team.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Willingness to support personal care where required.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through creative and sensory activities.
• Assist with art, music, drama and role-play.
• Support sports and physical activities.
• Assist with communication and interaction.
• Develop life skills and independence.
• Support classroom-based learning.
• Enable community and practical activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Provide personal care where required.

Skills

Creative

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Psychology or other relevant degrees

Job description

Creative Learning Support Assistant

Calthorpe Academy, Birmingham
£92.56 - £105 per day (salary depending on experience and/or qualifications)
September 2026 - Ongoing
Full Time | Supply | Short & Long-Term Opportunities

Job Summary

Are you a creative, enthusiastic and proactive person who enjoys helping children and young people learn in different ways?

Calthorpe Academy is looking for Creative Learning Support Assistants to join its supply team, supporting learners with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This role would suit Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Sports Coaches, Youth Workers, Graduates and people from care or other support backgrounds who want to make a difference in a specialist education setting.

The School and Role

Calthorpe Academy is a specialist school in Birmingham supporting learners aged 2-19 with a broad range of additional needs.

Learners may have:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

• Complex learning needs

• Communication difficulties

• Sensory needs

• Complex medical needs

As a Creative Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils engage with their learning and develop their communication, confidence and independence.

The school uses a range of practical, sensory and creative approaches to learning, so we are particularly interested in people who can bring energy, enthusiasm and ideas into the classroom.

You may be supporting:

• Creative and sensory learning activities

• Art, music, drama and role-play

• Sports and physical activities

• Communication and interaction

• Life skills and independence

• Classroom-based learning

• Community and practical activities

• Positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Personal care where required

The role will vary depending on the class and pupils you support, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to gain experience across different areas of specialist SEND education.

Who We Are Looking For

We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience or interests in:

• Teaching Assistance

• SEND education

• Sports and coaching

• Drama and performing arts

• Music

• Art and creative activities

• Youth work

• Care and support

• Residential settings

• Healthcare

• Psychology or other relevant degrees

You should have:

• A creative and proactive approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Patience and resilience

• The ability to build positive relationships with learners

• A willingness to adapt activities to meet individual needs

• Confidence working as part of a team

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND

• A willingness to support personal care where required

Previous specialist school experience is desirable but not essential. We value transferable experience, enthusias