SEN Learning Support Assistant

Smile Education; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Oldbury seeks SEND Learning Support Assistants to support children with moderate to severe learning disabilities. This full-time position offers opportunities for on-the-job training, a supportive environment, and a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives starting September 2025.

Benefits

Ongoing career development and training

Supportive, inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting students with additional needs.
• Capable of working independently and within a team.
• Comfortable providing personal care when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support learners academically and emotionally.
• Adapt to a range of student needs.
• Make a positive impact on children's lives.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Proactive

Flexibility

Well organised

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Smile Education is currently recruiting for several SEND Learning Support Assistants on behalf of a specialist school in Sandwell. The school, located in Oldbury, caters to children and young people aged 7–19 with moderate to severe learning disabilities, as well as additional needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Global Development Delay (GDD).

The school is known for its innovative, child-centred curriculum, focusing on six key areas: My Communication, My Community, My Care and Independence, My Creativity, My Thinking, and My Wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that prioritises individual needs over a one-size-fits-all approach to learning.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in supporting students with additional needs, particularly in specialist settings
• Patient, caring, and proactive in supporting learners both academically and emotionally
• Capable of working independently, as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible and well-organised, with the ability to adapt to a range of student needs
• Comfortable providing personal care, including toileting and changing, in line with individual requirements
• Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people
• Open to development, with the opportunity to gain a Level 2 qualification while in post

What’s on offer:

• Full-time positions starting September 2025
• Opportunity to meet with the school team in July for a pre-start visit/trial day
• Ongoing career development and training
• Supportive, inclusive school environment with a dedicated team

If you’re committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs and are ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.