SEND Learning Support Practitioner

Smile Education; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Walsall is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to provide tailored assistance for a student with complex needs. The role involves supporting academic and personal growth, promoting independence, and delivering personal care. Applicants should have experience with children with SEN and a relevant qualification. Competitive pay and support for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally with complex physical and learning needs.
• Compassionate and flexible approach.
• Confidence in providing personal care in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Support the student in lessons including note-taking.
• Assist with gross and fine motor skills challenges.
• Encourage emotional and social skills development.

Skills

Supporting children with SEN

Building positive relationships

Providing personal care

Encouraging independence

Adapt learning tasks

Education

Relevant qualification in education, childcare, or health and social care

Job description

Overview

Smile Education are seeking an experienced Learning Support Practitioner to join a welcoming school in the Walsall area. This rewarding role involves providing tailored support to a student with Cerebral Palsy Quadriplegia, associated learning difficulties, and additional developmental needs. We are looking for a caring, patient, and proactive practitioner who is passionate about making a difference in a young person’s life, encouraging independence wherever possible, and supporting both academic and personal growth.

About the Role

You will work closely with a student to:

• Support in lessons, including note-taking where required (Chromebook use in class).
• Assist with gross and fine motor skill challenges, while encouraging independence in self-help tasks.
• Provide support with speech and language needs.
• Encourage emotional and social skills development, supporting confidence in peer interactions.
• Offer assistance at lunchtimes (buying/carrying food) while promoting independence during meals.
• Provide personal care support, including safe use of a rotunda.

Student’s Targets and Outcomes

• Maintain and grow confidence in both social and academic settings.
• Develop independence in managing physical needs and learning tasks.
• Continue striving towards greater self-help and life skills.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Recent experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally with complex physical and learning needs.
• A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or health and social care.
• A compassionate and flexible approach, with the ability to build strong, positive relationships.
• Confidence in providing personal care in a respectful and dignified way.
• The patience and creativity to adapt learning tasks and encourage independence.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one).
• A minimum of two references covering the last two years, with comments on your interaction with children.

Why Smile Education?

• Competitive pay rates.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in a student’s life.

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