Special Needs Teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a specialist complex needs setting in Oldbury. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, full-time, with temp-to-perm prospects.

You should hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance or related field, plus SEN experience. DBS Update Service and right to work in the UK are required, with strong collaboration with staff to support pupils’ mobility and learning needs.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, SEN, Early Years, or Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support students to re-engage with education and develop independence and life skills.
• Provide tailored emotional and learning support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assist pupils with mobility and personal care where necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to support SEN students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring

Patience

Mobility support

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Where: Oldbury

Pay: GBP95.89 - GBP108.21 per day

Who: Level 2/3 Learning Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist complex needs setting in Oldbury. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs by providing support, care, and encouragement throughout their educational journey.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, Early Years, Health & Social Care, or a related field, and will be passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Students within the setting are supported to re-engage with education, develop independence and life skills, and receive tailored emotional and learning support. Previous experience supporting individuals with PMLD, SLD, ASD, complex needs, or similar SEN requirements would be highly beneficial.

Contract Details

• Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Setting: Complex Needs School
• Start Date: October 2026 (potentially sooner)
• Duration: Long-term
• Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
• Hours: Full-Time
• Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Pay Rate: GBP95.89 - GBP108.21 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Experience, Training & Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, SEN, Early Years, or Health & Social Care
• Previous SEN experience, either professionally or personally
• Understanding of supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to assist pupils with mobility and personal care requirements where necessary
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Experience within educational, care, or support-based environments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• To Be Eligible for This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must
• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service
• Provide a minimum of two professional references related to working with children

Additional Information

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to complete Prospero Teaching's registration process before commencing employment.