Learning Support Assistant

Jobs.co.uk; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Professional development

Multidisciplinary team

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year with an annual salary of £20,000–£25,000.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting pupils to overcome barriers, build confidence and reach their potential alongside teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Able to deliver personalised support in classrooms and activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Help pupils work towards EHCP outcomes.
• Support communication, independence and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships and resilience.
• Support safeguarding strategies and behaviour management.
• Adapt approaches to individual sensory and learning needs.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience

Adaptability

Education

A Level3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About The Role

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Atherstone. This permanent, full-time role, offering an annual salary between £20,000 and £25,000, involves 37.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year. You will help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence, and reach their potential by working alongside teachers and therapists within a multidisciplinary team.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: £20,000 – £25,000 actual annual salary

Responsibilities include delivering personalised assistance in classrooms and during other activities, supporting emotional wellbeing, and adapting materials to suit individual needs. The school prioritises strong relationships and personal progress. This position suits someone committed to making a meaningful difference in a therapeutic educational environment.

Learning Support Assistant – Specialist SEND School

The Role

• Providing personalised support to pupils with a range of SEND
• Supporting learning both inside and outside of the classroom
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals
• Helping pupils work towards their individual EHCP outcomes
• Supporting communication, independence and emotional development
• Developing positive relationships and encouraging confidence and resilience
• Supporting positive behaviour and safeguarding strategies
• Adapting your approach to meet individual sensory, communication and learning needs
• Supporting pupils with activities and learning both on and off-site
• Working collaboratively with families and colleagues

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEND
• ALEvel3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to adapt to different learning and behavioural needs
• A calm and resilient approach when supporting challenging situations
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Previous experience working with children or young people is essential, particularly within SEND, education, care or therapeutic settings

In Return You Will Receive

• A permanent, full-time position
• The opportunity to work within a specialist therapeutic SEND setting
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to develop your SEND experience and career
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
• The chance to help young people develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for the future

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.