Learning Support Assistant

ABC Teachers; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work full-time in an SEN School in Dudley. The role involves providing essential support to students aged four to nineteen with various special educational needs, including severe and profound learning difficulties. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in similar roles and the ability to obtain references and a DBS check. The position offers excellent daily rates, guaranteed pay scheme, and access to professional development training.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Two years experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
• Qualifications in Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning are desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational, social, and emotional development of students.
• Assist students with severe and profound learning difficulties in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Work alongside class teachers and support staff.

Job description

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work in an SEN School in Dudley full-time.

About the role

• As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the educational, social, and emotional development of students.
• You will work alongside a class teacher and a team of experienced support staff, providing tailored assistance to students with severe and profound learning difficulties.
• The role involves working with students aged four to nineteen, either one‑on‑one or in small groups, to help them achieve their potential.
• This is a full‑time position, with the potential to become ongoing for the right candidate.

About the school

• The school caters to students with a range of special educational needs, including physical, sensory, and complex needs.
• The school follows a deeply embedded ethos that promotes success for every student.
• It is focused on creating a stimulating and supportive environment to foster each student’s growth and development.
• The school is easily accessible from Stourbridge, Oldbury, and Halesowen.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will :

• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
• Two years experience supporting students with special educational needs.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Diversity statement

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.