Learning Support Assistant - SEND School

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - SEND SchoolBirmingham Full-Time Immediate Start / September Start AvailableAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and specialist school in Birmingham for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils with Autism, SEMH needs, communication difficulties and complex learning needs.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is caring, resilient and committed to helping children thrive both academically and personally in a highly supportive environment.The Role:As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider professionals to provide tailored support to pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, build confidence and achieve their individual targets.You will support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping to create a safe, engaging and positive learning environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEND including Autism, SEMH and complex needs
• Deliver learning support on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Adapt resources and tasks to meet individual needs
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Monitor progress and contribute to pupil records
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and structured environment

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care or support setting
• Experience supporting SEND, Autism, SEMH or additional needs is highly desirable
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed
• Relevant TA / LSA qualifications are desirable but not essential with experience

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact every day
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term stability and career progression opportunities
• Rewarding role within a specialist education setting

Safeguarding:This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safeguarding clearance.Apply NowIf you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other LSA or SEND support vacancies or refer a colleague 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.