SEN Learning Support Assistant — Empower Students

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyng Primary School in West Bromwich is hiring 2 x SEN Learning Support Assistants (Grade B) to support pupils with SEN in a mainstream setting. Roles cover 32 hours per week, term-time only, with duties across class literacy and numeracy, and targeted interventions under the SENCo guidance.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding awareness, and a passion for helping children thrive. DBS checks and safeguarding safeguards apply; closing date 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of child development.
• Experience of working with young children in an educational setting.
• Be motivated, passionate and enthusiastic about helping children thrive.
• Communicate effectively with parents and stakeholders.
• Understand Child Protection and Safeguarding requirements.
• Experience delivering interventions and planning/delivering 1:1 and small group activities.
• Work closely with team members to support schedules and systems.
• Help pupils work as independently as possible.
• Supervise students at lunch/break times as directed by SENCo.
• Assist in preparation and organisation of classroom resources and layout adjustments.
• Contribute to discussion of individual targets during reviews.
• Lead small group activities to support learners as directed.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers by working with SEN children.
• Deliver interventions and small group activities.
• Assist in setting up individual schedules and resources.
• Help pupils develop independence in tasks.
• Supervise students during designated lunch/break times.
• Prepare and adapt classroom resources and layouts as needed.
• Contribute to reviews by discussing individual targets.
• Lead small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Experience with young children

Motivation and enthusiasm

Communication with parents

Safeguarding understanding

1:1 and small group support

Team collaboration

Classroom resource setup

Supporting independent learning

Lunchtime/supervision duties

Job description

Lyng Primary School in West Bromwich is hiring 2 x SEN Learning Support Assistants (Grade B) to support pupils with SEN in a mainstream setting. Roles cover 32 hours per week, term-time only, with duties across class literacy and numeracy, and targeted interventions under the SENCo guidance.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding awareness, and a passion for helping children thrive. DBS checks and safeguarding safeguards apply; closing date 11 October 2026.