Learning Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Pension contributions

AWB compliance and safeguarding

Free training (Team Teach, Autism, Edu

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school in Wolverhampton on a full-time basis. You will support pupils aged 4–19 with SEND, delivering tailored one-to-one and small group assistance and helping pupils access learning.

You will work with teachers and the multidisciplinary team to monitor progress, support emotional development, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child thrives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Patience, empathy and commitment to supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships and be a positive role model.
• Flexible, resilient and proactive in supporting learning.
• Passion for helping young people reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group learning support.
• Assist teachers with creative and engaging lessons.
• Support academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Monitor, record, and report pupil progress and achievements.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
• Support pupils with personal care where necessary.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience and empathy

Excellent communication

Positive role model

Flexibility and resilience

Passion for helping youth

Education

Health and Social Care

Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – SEN School
Wolverhampton | Full-Time | Vision for Education

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive SEN school in Wolverhampton on a full-time basis.

The Role

A well-established specialist school is looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 4–19 years with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Working within a nurturing and inclusive environment, you will provide both one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils to access learning, develop key life skills, and achieve their individual targets.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences. You will play a key role in monitoring pupil progress, supporting emotional and social development, and helping to create a positive and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering creative and engaging lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and achievements.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers.
• Support pupils with personal care requirements where necessary.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Be patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting children with additional needs.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Have a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who is looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.

Requirements
As the suitable candidate 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.
• Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Be confident in your abilities and skills to deal with occasional behavioural challenges.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Vision for Educationis 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.

What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, 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.