About the role
Learning Support Assistant
Lichfield
£462.80–£475 per week
Full-time | Long-term | Start March 2026
We’re seeking a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in Lichfield. This is a full-time, long-term role where you’ll support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them build confidence, independence and life skills through a personalised curriculum.
You’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to ensure every student is supported in a way that truly works for them.
Your Role Will Include
• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with diverse learning, social and communication needs
• Assisting students with emotional regulation, behaviour and independence skills
• Leading intervention and nurture sessions to boost confidence and engagement
• Supporting pupils with needs such as ASD, speech and language difficulties, and moderate to complex learning needs
About the School
• A friendly and supportive secondary SEND setting with a personalised curriculum
• Supports pupils with a wide range of needs, abilities and learning styles
• Focuses on preparing students for adulthood, independence and life beyond school
• Well-resourced environment with a collaborative, experienced staff team
• Strong leadership with a focus on wellbeing and professional development
Is This You?
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A calm, patient and positive approach to supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Confident communicator who can adapt to different learning styles
• Able to provide references and complete an enhanced DBS check
What we offer
As a Learning Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
1. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
2. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
3. Social and networking events.
4. Pension contributions.
5. CPD to help with your professional development.
6. Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.