SEND Learning Support Assistant — Make a Difference

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

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to work at Oaklands School. This role supports pupils with learning, communication and wellbeing, working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individual plans and routines.

A flexible, caring approach helps pupils achieve their potential. Experience in teaching assistance or related care roles is welcomed, including care work, residential support or youth mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or classroom support.
• Experience in health and social care.
• Residential or community support experience.
• Youth work, mentoring or pastoral support.
• Childcare and early years.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Sports coaching or activity-based roles.
• Graduate pathways in psychology, education or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during classroom activities and individual learning tasks.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support as needed.
• Help pupils manage emotions and follow routines.
• Support positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Adapt activities to individual needs and abilities.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff.
• Assist with personal care or mobility where required.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and individual plans.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching assistance

Health and social care

Residential support

Youth work

Childcare

Pastoral support

Sports coaching

Psychology (education)

Job description

Vision for Education is recruiting a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to work at Oaklands School. This role supports pupils with learning, communication and wellbeing, working alongside teachers and other professionals to implement individual plans and routines.

A flexible, caring approach helps pupils achieve their potential. Experience in teaching assistance or related care roles is welcomed, including care work, residential support or youth mentoring.