Learning Support Assistant

Zest Education; Cannock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at a SEN school in Cannock. The role involves assisting pupils with diverse needs, delivering tailored activities and supporting teachers to create an engaging learning environment.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, fostering confidence, communication and social development while maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required, with flexible part-time or full-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team.
• Experience in a school or care setting (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and complex needs).
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver tailored, engaging learning activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping boost confidence and independence.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting resources and communication to individual needs.
• Encourage emotional regulation, communication skills and social development.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – SEN School (Cannock)

Location: Cannock

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours

Start Date: September

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Why This SEN School

• Warm, inclusive environment with a strong team ethos
• Excellent leadership and training opportunities
• Flexibility to suit your work‑life balance
• Meaningful, rewarding work every single day

About the Role

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and complex needs).
• Work alongside class teachers to deliver tailored, engaging learning activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping boost confidence and independence.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting resources and communication to individual needs.
• Encourage emotional regulation, communication skills and social development.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• The ability to work flexibly within a team.
• Experience in a school or care setting (desirable).

Flexible Working Options

• Part‑time roles.
• Full‑time roles.
• Flexible daily hours.
• Term‑time only schedules.

Training & Development

• Safeguarding.
• Online courses developing your knowledge.

Why This Job Will Appeal to You

• Want a career with purpose.
• Enjoy supporting children who need an extra helping hand.
• Want to work in a friendly SEN school with strong values.
• Are looking for flexible education work in Cannock.
• Want to develop professionally within a supportive team.

Location

The school is conveniently located in Cannock with excellent public transport links and on‑site parking.

Requirements

All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.