Details:
- Salary: £95 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Walsall
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
SEN Learning Support Assistant – Primary Education
Smile Education | Walsall, West Midlands
Start Date: Monday 2 November 2026
Job Type: Full-time and part-time opportunities, subject to availability
Salary: £95.00 - £110.00
We are recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to support primary-aged children across Walsall, with opportunities for suitable candidates to start on Monday 2 November 2026.
Are you coming to the end of your current school placement, finishing a temporary assignment or looking for a fresh opportunity for next term? We are recruiting now and will continue accepting applications until October half-term. This is an ideal opportunity to secure your next school role in advance of the new half-term.
About the Role
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will help children with additional needs engage with learning, build independence and feel supported throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
Helping children access classroom activities and the primary curriculum.
Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
Supporting teachers with classroom routines and learning activities.
Promoting pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.What We Are Looking For
Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
Previous school, SEN, childcare or care experience is beneficial.
A caring, patient and proactive approach.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting children.
Willingness to complete all necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.An Opportunity for Next Term
This role is particularly suited to candidates who are finishing a current school placement, coming to the end of a temporary contract or looking for a new school for next term. Smile Education is reviewing applications and arranging interviews now, with recruitment continuing until October half-term.
Apply with your CV, relevant experience, preferred working pattern and availability.
All appointments are subject to role availability, suitability and the necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications