Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a SEN school in Wolverhampton. The role involves supporting pupils aged 4-19 with a range of SEND, delivering one-to-one and small group support, and assisting with bespoke learning experiences.

You will work with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and support emotional and social development, creating an inclusive, stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Flexible, resilient and proactive approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Assist the class teacher with engaging lessons tailored to learning needs.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Monitor, record and report pupil progress and achievements.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities and resources to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers.
• Support pupils with personal care requirements where necessary.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Patience and empathy

Education

Health and Social Care

Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEN School
Wolverhampton | Full-Time | Vision for Education

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive SEN school in Wolverhampton on a full-time basis.

The Role

A well-established specialist school is looking to appoint a passionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 4-19 years with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Working within a nurturing and inclusive environment, you will provide both one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils to access learning, develop key life skills, and achieve their individual targets.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging and personalised learning experiences. You will play a key role in monitoring pupil progress, supporting emotional and social development, and helping to create a positive and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering creative and engaging lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Help monitor, record, and report on pupil progress and achievements.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities and resources to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers.
• Support pupils with personal care requirements where necessary.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Be patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting children with additional needs.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Have a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who is looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.

Requirements
As the suitable candidate you will:

• Have a suitable qualification for working with children and young people such as Health and Social Care, Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Be confident in your abilities and skills to deal with occasional behavioural challenges.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children,young peopleand vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

AboutVision for Education

Vision for Educationis a market-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality prim