Learning Support Assistant – Secondary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
This fantastic special school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support secondary-aged students with complex learning needs. If you are patient, nurturing and ready to help young people thrive, this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be offering both 1-2-1 and small group support, helping students with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, communication needs and additional challenges access learning and succeed in the classroom. Working alongside experienced teachers and a skilled SENCO team, you will help create a safe, structured and engaging environment where students feel valued, confident and ready to learn.
Job Role:
1. Supporting students with complex needs across Key Stage 3 and 4
2. Providing 1-2-1 and small group assistance to promote engagement and progress
3. Helping students develop communication, confidence and learning skills
4. Assisting the teacher with planning and adapting activities
5. Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
6. Building strong, trusting relationships with students and staff
In return, you will enjoy:
7. Support from a highly experienced team and leadership who value their LSAs
8. Wonderful students who benefit hugely from consistent support
9. Ongoing training and development opportunities
10. A long-term role where you can make a meaningful impact
11. Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.
Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Learning Support vacancies or refer a Learning Support Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.