Learning Support Assistant

ABC Teachers; Wolverhampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support for students with special educational needs. This full-time role involves working closely with teachers to offer tailored assistance, fostering learning and emotional wellbeing among children aged 4 to 19. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar setting. Competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Pension contributions

FREE training opportunities

Guaranteed pay scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to handle emotional and learning difficulties.
• Must be able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and personal development of students.
• Provide tailored interventions and encouragement.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Communication skills

Ability to adapt approaches

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care

Children and Young People's Workforce

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

ABC Teachers is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a vibrant SEN school in Dudley on a full-time basis.

About the role

As an Learning Support Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting the learning, emotional wellbeing, and personal development of students with a range of needs, including moderate to complex learning difficulties, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, and physical disabilities.

You will work closely with the class teacher and a team of skilled support staff to provide tailored interventions and encouragement, helping students to access the curriculum and reach their individual goals.

The role involves supporting children and young people aged 4 to 19, both on a one-to-one basis and within small group settings, adapting your approach to meet their varied needs.

This is a full-time position with the potential to become long-term for the right candidate.

About the school

The school caters to a diverse cohort of students with a wide spectrum of special educational needs, providing personalised learning pathways and holistic support.

With a strong, inclusive ethos, the school is committed to promoting success, independence, and confidence for every student.

The staff team works collaboratively with families and external professionals to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.

The school offers a stimulating and nurturing environment and is easily accessible from Stourbridge, Oldbury, and Halesowen.

Requirements

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

• Have a suitable qualification for working with children and young people such as Health and Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
• Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• two years experience supporting students with Special education 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

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 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.

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.