SEND Learning Support Assistant

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A warm and inclusive SEND Primary School in Wolverhampton is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to provide essential 1:1 support to Key Stage 1 pupils with special educational needs. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing team, with potential for long-term employment for the right candidate. Ideal for newly qualified teaching assistants or experienced support practitioners looking for a rewarding challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or nursery setting.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Genuine passion for supporting young learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to Key Stage 1 pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Assist with adapting to various complex needs in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Patience

Caring nature

Enthusiasm

Confidence in adapting to complex needs

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare or education-related course

Job description

Smile Education is proud to be working in partnership with a warm and inclusive SEND Primary School in Wolverhampton, currently looking to recruit a Learning Support Practitioner to work on a 1:1 basis with Key Stage 1 pupils.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing team, providing essential support to children with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism, SEMH, PMLD, Sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
The position is initially to cover staff absence and training days, with the potential to become a long-term role for the right candidate.
About You:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in a relevant childcare or education-related course (essential)
  (Unqualified applicants or those with unrelated qualifications will not be considered)
• Recent experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within a school or nursery setting
• A patient, caring, and enthusiastic nature, with a genuine passion for supporting young learners
• Confident in working 1:1 and adapting to a variety of complex needs
• Must have an enhanced DBS registered on the update service, or be willing to apply for one through Smile Education

This role is perfect for:

• A newly qualified teaching assistant eager to kick-start their career in SEND
• An experienced support practitioner seeking a fresh, rewarding challenge

To apply or learn more, please send your CV by clicking apply!

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