Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a skilled SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Birmingham on a full-time basis. The role involves providing consistent support to pupils with autism, collaborating with teachers to tailor learning experiences, and fostering a positive environment. Candidates should have experience with special educational needs and the ability to build rapport quickly. This position offers competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with autism and other complex needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver structured lessons.
• Model inclusive behaviour and contribute to a positive classroom culture.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Education

Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

ABC Teachers is looking for skilled SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN School in Birmingham on a full-time basis.

About the role:

• Provide calm, consistent support to pupils with autism and other complex needs, helping to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.
• Build trusting, professional relationships with students to understand their individual needs and tailor your support accordingly.
• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver structured, engaging lessons, offering targeted support in small groups or 1:1 settings as required.
• Model respectful, inclusive behaviour and contribute to a classroom culture where every student feels valued, heard, and respected.
• Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience empowering them to re-engage with learning at a pace that s right for them.

About the school:

• Provides specialist education for autistic children and young people aged 11 to 19.
• Maintains a positive and vibrant school culture, with a strong sense of community at its core.
• Offers a creative, ambitious, and broad curriculum that nurtures students strengths and interests, promotes independence, and supports pathways to future employment.
• Encourages spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development by helping pupils reflect on their experiences, understand the impact of their actions, and engage with new opportunities.
• Based in North Birmingham, with the position available for an immediate start.

About you:

To be considered for the skilled SEN Learning Support Assistant position, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

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. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 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

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a SEN Learning Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.