Special Needs Teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist complex needs setting in Oldbury. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a pay rate of GBP95.89 - GBP108.21 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Start date October 2026, long-term with temp-to-perm potential. Candidates should have Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualifications, SEN experience, and be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance, SEN, Early Years, or Health & Social Care.
• Previous SEN experience, either professionally or personally.
• DBS check and right to work in the UK required; two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs to re-engage with education.
• Aid development of independence and life skills.
• Provide tailored emotional and learning support in a complex needs setting.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Mobility support

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

SEN

Early Years

Health & Social Care

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.