Job Description

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary School

📍 Walsall Area

🕒 Full-Time | Term Time Only

📅 September Start (or sooner for the right candidate)

💼 Temp to Perm Opportunity

Smile Education are proud to be supporting a thriving secondary school in the Walsall area in their search for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join their SEND team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping students with additional needs achieve their full potential. The role is initially offered on a long-term temporary basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.

The RoleWorking closely with the SEND department, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom. You will help to remove barriers to learning, promote student engagement, and contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Providing 1:1 and small group interventions

Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management

Helping students develop confidence, independence, and social skills

Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

Supporting the wider inclusion and pastoral team where requiredThe Ideal CandidateWe are looking for individuals who:

Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting

Have a passion for supporting students with additional needs

Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Are patient, resilient, and adaptable

Can work effectively as part of a team

Hold relevant qualifications or experience in education, SEND, youth work, care, or support work (desirable but not essential)Why Apply?

Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

Supportive and welcoming school environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Long-term stability with a potential permanent contract

Dedicated support from Smile Education throughout your placementIf you are looking to begin or further your career within education and want to join a school committed to supporting every learner, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today online with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity, for more information contact (url removed)

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications