Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Coleford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a specialist school in Coleford, Gloucestershire. You will support pupils with severe learning difficulties and complex SEND, helping them learn, communicate and develop independence.

No SEN experience is required, just the right attitude and willingness to learn. You’ll be supported by a welcoming team and have opportunities for training, professional development and long‑term progression in specialist education.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Experience in SEN or teaching assistance is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and a genuinely caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with severe learning difficulties and additional needs.
• Help with classroom activities, communication and social development.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and work with teachers.

Skills

Reliability

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

£475+ per week | PAYE

Full-time | Monday-Friday | Immediate Start

Make a real difference every day

Vision for Education is working with a lovely specialist school in Coleford, Gloucestershire, looking for enthusiastic, reliable and caring people to join their team full-time.

You’ll be supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties and complex SEND, helping them learn, communicate, develop independence and enjoy their time at school.

You don’t need years of SEN experience to apply. The school is looking for people with the right attitude, a genuine passion for supporting others and a willingness to learn.

What's in it for you?

• £475+ per week, paid through PAYE
• Full-time, Monday-Friday role
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• A welcoming school with a lovely team and wonderful pupils
• Staff events and social activities
• A rewarding, long-term opportunity to build a career in SEND

What will you be doing?

• Supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and additional needs.
• Helping with classroom activities, communication and social development.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working alongside teachers and experienced support staff.

Every pupil is different, so patience, adaptability and a positive approach are essential.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for people who are:

• Reliable and committed- consistency is incredibly important to the pupils.
• Enthusiastic and keen to learn- you don't need to know everything already.
• Patient and compassionate- ready to support pupils with different needs.
• Adaptable and proactive- happy to get involved and work as part of a team.
• Genuinely passionate about helping others.

Experience in SEN, teaching assistance, care, support work, childcare, youth work or similar roles is beneficial, but the right attitude is just as important.

You’ll need the Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS, or be willing to apply.

Why this school?

This is more than just another Teaching Assistant role. You’ll be joining a supportive team where building relationships with pupils really matters.

The school offers plenty of scope for career progression, making this a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and build a long-term future in specialist education.

With a lovely staff team, wonderful pupils and opportunities to learn on the job, it’s an environment where the right person can thrive.