Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant at a welcoming mainstream secondary school in the Wednesbury area. The role involves supporting students with various SEN needs, helping them access the curriculum and develop confidence to achieve their potential.

The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and have strong communication and behaviour management skills, with a commitment to making a positive difference in a long-term capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting students with SEN is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic and supportive.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable and committed to making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students across the secondary age range.
• Working closely with teachers and the SEN team.
• Supporting students with a variety of additional needs.
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Reliability

Job description

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting
• Experience supporting students with SEN is desirable
• Patient, empathetic and supportive
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Reliable and committed to making a positive difference

The Role

• Full-time, long-term position
• Supporting students across the secondary age range
• Working closely with teachers and the SEN team
• Supporting students with a variety of additional needs
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream secondary school in the Wednesbury area.

The successful candidate will support students with a range of SEN needs, helping them access the curriculum, develop their confidence and achieve their potential.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.