SEN Learning Support Primary

Smile Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education in Walsall is seeking an SEN Learning Support Assistant to help primary pupils engage with learning and build independence across the school day.

The role involves supporting pupils individually and in small groups, assisting access to the primary curriculum, and helping pupils with autism, ADHD, and social, emotional needs. Start date is 2 November 2026, with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Previous school, SEN, childcare or care experience is beneficial.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting children.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Helping children access classroom activities and the primary curriculum.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Supporting teachers with classroom routines and learning activities.
• Promoting pupils’ confidence, independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Reliability

Safeguarding checks

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant – Primary Education

Smile Education | Walsall, West Midlands

Start Date: Monday 2 November 2026

Job Type: Full-time and part-time opportunities, subject to availability

Salary:£95.00 - £110.00

We are recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to support primary-aged children across Walsall, with opportunities for suitable candidates to start on Monday 2 November 2026.

Are you coming to the end of your current school placement, finishing a temporary assignment or looking for a fresh opportunity for next term? We are recruiting now and will continue accepting applications until October half-term. This is an ideal opportunity to secure your next school role in advance of the new half-term.

About the Role

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will help children with additional needs engage with learning, build independence and feel supported throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Helping children access classroom activities and the primary curriculum.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Supporting teachers with classroom routines and learning activities.
• Promoting pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Previous school, SEN, childcare or care experience is beneficial.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting children.
• Willingness to complete all necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

An Opportunity for Next Term

This role is particularly suited to candidates who are finishing a current school placement, coming to the end of a temporary contract or looking for a new school for next term. Smile Education is reviewing applications and arranging interviews now, with recruitment continuing until October half-term.

All appointments are subject to role availability, suitability and the necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.