Level 2/3 Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist complex needs setting in Oldbury. The role supports pupils with SEN, assisting with mobility and personal care where needed, and helping students re-engage with education.

This full-time, temp-to-perm position runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a pay rate of GBP95.89 - GBP108.21 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications. Start date: October 2026, potentially sooner.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, SEN, Early Years, or Health & Social Care
• Previous SEN experience
• Mobility and personal care support ability
• Caring, patient and nurturing approach
• Experience in educational, care or support environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service
• Two professional references

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs throughout their educational journey
• Provide support, care and encouragement during learning
• Assist pupils with mobility and personal care when required
• Collaborate with staff to support SEN pupils

Skills

Level 2/3 qualification

SEN experience

Mobility support

Personal care

Caring approach

Teamwork skills

Education

TA/SEN qualification

Early Years qualification

Job description

Where: Quinton Pay: GBP95.89 - GBP108.21 per day Who: Level 2/3 Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist complex needs setting in Oldbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs by providing support, care, and encouragement throughout their educational journey.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, Early Years, Health & Social Care, or a related field, and will be passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Students within the setting are supported to re-engage with education, develop independence and life skills, and receive tailored emotional and learning support. Previous experience supporting individuals with PMLD, SLD, ASD, complex needs, or similar SEN requirements would be highly beneficial.

Contract Details

• Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Setting: Complex Needs School
• Start Date: October 2026 (potentially sooner)
• Duration: Long-term
• Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
• Hours: Full-Time
• Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Pay Rate: GBP95.89 - GBP108.21 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Experience, Training & Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, SEN, Early Years, or Health & Social Care
• Previous SEN experience, either professionally or personally
• Understanding of supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to assist pupils with mobility and personal care requirements where necessary
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Experience within educational, care, or support-based environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• To Be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service
• Provide a minimum of two professional references related to working with children