SEND Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional needs at Calthorpe Academy in Birmingham. This role focuses on developing communication, independence, and positive behaviours within a specialist SEND setting.

No prior school experience is essential; reliable, adaptable candidates who are passionate about helping young people thrive are encouraged to apply. Training and ongoing support are provided within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support or education settings.
• Ability to work with children with additional needs.
• Patience and compassion for young people.
• Willingness to undertake relevant safeguarding and disability-awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils during lessons and activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to aid learning and wellbeing.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Assist with personal care, mobility or daily routines where required.
• Follow school safeguarding procedures and work with the teaching team.

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant - Care & Support Experience Welcome

Location: Calthorpe Academy, Birmingham
Daily Rate: £92.56-£105 per day
Contract: Temporary, with potential for ongoing opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Specialist SEND Education

Ready for a Role That Makes a Real Difference?

Are you a Care Worker, Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Graduate looking for a rewarding opportunity in education?

Do you want a role where your patience, compassion and ability to build relationships can help children and young people develop confidence and independence?

Vision for Education is working in partnership with Thrive Education Partnership to recruit enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants for Calthorpe Academy in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to transfer your existing skills into a specialist school environment, supporting pupils with additional needs to engage in learning, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals.

You do not necessarily need previous school experience. We are interested in people who are reliable, adaptable and passionate about helping young people thrive.

About the Role

Calthorpe Academy supports children and young people aged 2-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including complex learning needs, autism and significant communication needs.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to provide individualised support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with classroom activities and individual learning goals.
• Developing positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence.
• Helping pupils participate in practical, sensory and creative activities.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group assistance where required.
• Supporting pupils during transitions, lunchtime and other daily routines.
• Assisting with personal care, toileting, feeding or mobility where required.
• Following individual support plans and school safeguarding procedures.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.

Some pupils may require a high level of individual support, including assistance with communication, personal care or physical needs. You should be comfortable with these responsibilities where relevant to your placement, with appropriate training and guidance provided.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Residential care and support work.
• Health and social care.
• Teaching assistance and classroom support.
• Youth work, mentoring or pastoral support.
• Supporting children or adults with additional needs.
• Sports coaching and activity-based roles.
• Psychology, education or childhood studies.
• Community support and other people-focused roles.

You could be an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity, a support worker considering a move into education, or a graduate exploring a future career in teaching or SEND.

We are looking for people who are:

• Patient, caring and compassionate.
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils.