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:
ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)
ADHD
SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs)
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 (url removed) 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