Learning Support Assistant
Immediate Start | SEN School | EYFS – KS5 Location: Derbyshire
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term | Flexible hours available
Salary: Competitive daily rate (depending on experience)
Agency: Smile Education – Northwest
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs?
Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? If so, this Learning Support Assistant role could be perfect for you!
We are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school. You will be working with pupils from Early Years to Key Stage 5, supporting their academic, emotional, and personal development.
The Role – Learning Support Assistant As a Learning Support Assistant, your role will include:
* Supporting pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
* Working with students with a range of special educational needs, including:
o ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)
o ADHD
o SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs)
o PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
* Assisting with personal care tasks when required
* Creating a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment
* Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver high-quality SEN support
Requirements – Learning Support Assistant To be considered for this role, you should have:
* A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
* A degree or relevant childcare/education qualification (desirable)
* Previous experience working with children with SEN, especially ASC or PMLD (desirable)
* A calm, patient, and nurturing personality
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to learning
* Willingness to support with personal care needs
What We Offer: Working through Smile Education comes with a range of benefits, including:
* Access to long-term, permanent, and flexible opportunities
* Competitive rates of pay – transparent and fair
* Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
* Opportunities for career development and CPD training
* Valuable experience working in special educational needs settings
Interested? If you’re ready to start a rewarding and meaningful role as a Learning Support Assistant, we want to hear from you!
Apply now via this job board
OR
Contact Joseph directly at joseph@smile-education.co.uk for more information.
Safeguarding Statement: Smile Education is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.