21 Education Support jobs in the United Kingdom

Education Support Assistant - Walsall

Join Our Team of Dedicated SEND Professionals

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We're seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Education Support Assistants to join our trusted network of professionals working within specialist schools across Walsall.

About the Role:

As a SEND Education Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of learning needs. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages every child to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with SEND
• Assisting in delivering personalised learning plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Helping with mobility, personal care, and other physical needs when required
• Adapting classroom resources to support individual learning styles
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure consistency in care

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• A patient, understanding, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEND
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undergo training

What We Offer:

• Access to a range of roles within SEND specialist schools in the Walsall area
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
• A friendly and committed agency that values your skills and experience
• Competitive daily rates between 90-95

If you're ready to make a real difference in children's lives and build a rewarding career in SEND education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our community of passionate support professionals.

Academics is an agency that recruits on behalf of organisations.

Education Support Assistant (SEND)

Join Our Pool of Dedicated Professionals

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are currently recruiting Education Support Assistants for SEN Specialist Schools, to join our network of skilled professionals, in Wolverhampton, ready to make a difference.

Role Overview:

As an Education Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide vital support to students with diverse learning needs in specialist settings, in Wolverhampton. Your role will be instrumental in helping create an inclusive, nurturing, and effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individual and small groups of students with special educational needs.
• Assisting with the implementation of personalised learning plans.
• Promoting positive behavior and social development.
• Helping with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Supporting classroom activities and adapting resources to meet student needs.
• Liaising with teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience or interest in working with children with SEN.
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Relevant qualifications or training is a plus but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Access to a variety of potential roles across SEN specialist schools.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Supportive agency dedicated to matching you with the right placement.

If you are committed to making a positive impact and ready to support children in a specialist educational setting, we would love to hear from you. Register with us today to be considered for upcoming opportunities.

Education Support Assistant

Join Our Talented Team Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs

Are you enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We're looking for Education Support Assistants to join our growing team of professionals working within specialist SEN schools in the Cannock area.

About the Role:

As an Education Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff to support students with a range of additional needs. This role plays a key part in helping to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment within specialist education settings.

Your Key Duties Will Include:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Assisting in the delivery of tailored learning plans and interventions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting emotional wellbeing.
• Offering personal care and mobility assistance when needed.
• Contributing to classroom activities and modifying materials to suit individual needs.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach.

Who We're Looking For:

• Individuals with a passion for working with children who have special needs.
• Patient, understanding, and flexible in their approach.
• Good communication and team-working abilities.
• Keen to learn and grow professionally in the field of education.
• Experience or qualifications in SEN support are welcome but not required.

What We Offer:

• Access to a variety of roles across SEN schools in and around Cannock.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Ongoing support from a committed and friendly agency team.
• The chance to make a real difference in a child's educational journey.

If you're ready to support and inspire young learners in a specialist school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our pool of dedicated education professionals and be considered for upcoming roles.

Academics is a recruitment agency that hire on behalf of organisations.

Education Support Assistant - Walsall

Join Our Team of Dedicated SEND Professionals

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We're seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Education Support Assistants to join our trusted network of professionals working within specialist schools across Walsall.

About the Role:

As a SEND Education Support Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of learning needs. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages every child to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with SEND
• Assisting in delivering personalised learning plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Helping with mobility, personal care, and other physical needs when required
• Adapting classroom resources to support individual learning styles
• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure consistency in care

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs
• A patient, understanding, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEND
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undergo training

What We Offer:

• Access to a range of roles within SEND specialist schools in the Walsall area
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
• A friendly and committed agency that values your skills and experience
• Competitive daily rates between 90-95

If you're ready to make a real difference in children's lives and build a rewarding career in SEND education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our community of passionate support professionals.

Academics is an agency that recruits on behalf of organisations.

Education Support Assistant (SEND)

Join Our Pool of Dedicated Professionals

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? We are currently recruiting Education Support Assistants for SEN Specialist Schools, to join our network of skilled professionals, in Wolverhampton, ready to make a difference.

Role Overview:

As an Education Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to provide vital support to students with diverse learning needs in specialist settings, in Wolverhampton. Your role will be instrumental in helping create an inclusive, nurturing, and effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting individual and small groups of students with special educational needs.
• Assisting with the implementation of personalised learning plans.
• Promoting positive behavior and social development.
• Helping with personal care and mobility support where required.
• Supporting classroom activities and adapting resources to meet student needs.
• Liaising with teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience or interest in working with children with SEN.
• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Relevant qualifications or training is a plus but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Access to a variety of potential roles across SEN specialist schools.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Supportive agency dedicated to matching you with the right placement.

If you are committed to making a positive impact and ready to support children in a specialist educational setting, we would love to hear from you. Register with us today to be considered for upcoming opportunities.

Are you completing (or have you recently completed) a degree that relates to working with children, young people, or education?

If you’ve studied Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Counselling, Social Sciences, English, Maths, Drama, Fine Art or another subject where you’ve gained transferable skills for supporting children’s learning and development , this is a fantastic opportunity to put your knowledge into practice in the classroom.

We’re working with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across North Manchester who are looking for passionate graduates to join them this September as support staff. These roles are a great first step if you’re considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, SEND support, youth work, or mentoring.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils in class, in small groups, or on a 1:1 basis
• Helping with literacy, numeracy, play-based and creative activities
• Providing additional support to children with SEND or other learning needs (full training provided)
• Building positive relationships to encourage confidence, independence, and engagement
• Gaining invaluable school-based experience ahead of teacher training or further study

What We’re Looking For

• A degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant or transferable subject (Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies, Counselling, Social Sciences, English, Maths, Arts etc.)
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• A proactive, patient, and reliable approach to learning and behaviour support
• Experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, volunteering, youth groups, holiday camps) is helpful but not essential

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)
• 5 FREE CPD courses when you register (including SEND and classroom behaviour management)
• Flexible work options across different year groups and school types
• A dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way
• Experience that strengthens applications for PGCE, psychology routes, teacher training or SEND pathways

Interested?

Apply now with your CV and a short note about why you’re keen to work in education. We’ll be in touch to chat through your goals and match you with the right role.

We now have an opportunity for an Education Support Worker to join our Sense College in Dereham for 21 hours a week, Monday to Wednesday from 9:15am-4:15pm.

We use a total communication approach which includes a variety of methods such as BSL / Sign Supported English / On Body Signing / Intensive Interaction /Pictorial Symbols and Symbol Systems (PECS) / Hand Under Hand Exploration / Objects of Reference / Voice Output Communication Aids / Vocalisation, Facial Expression and Body Language. Our timetabled activities, both in house and accessed at other local facilities, ensure the interests of the individual can be explored and used to motivate while encouraging learning opportunities. 

We celebrate and promote the diverse nature of our students, embracing fundamental values, whilst encouraging a culture of mutual respect and tolerance. Sessions include Communication , Creative Arts, Therapies & physical activities, life-skills and Community Access. 

The successful candidates duties can include: 

• To support individuals / groups within the centre and community.
• Team members who support learners with core funded educational needs will also carry out the following education related responsibilities under the guidance of senior education colleagues.
• Maintaining a Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Representing the college at external professional development events for Support Workers.
• Contributing to Individual Learning Plans/ targets and monitoring progress of these.
• Playing a key role in ongoing assessment of students
• To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards. 

Your required skills and experiences: 

• Previous experience of working with people who have a sensory impairment, autism or learning disability would be an advantage, as would knowledge of BSL, Makaton or other methods of communication however, training will be provided.
• It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative. You will have had experience of person centred planning, keeping records up to date and providing personal care.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.)

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Education and Support Officer / Learning Support Assistant who is approachable, empathetic, and patient with proven experience working with children or young people in educational or intervention-based settings is required for a well-established school based in Edgware, Middlesex.

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Edgware, Middlesex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

START DATE: January of the Spring Term 20.

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Learning Support Assistant - SEND Education

• SEND School
• Based in Havering
• Full-time

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is dedicated and passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. The school, based in Havering, caters for children and young adults from 5 to 18 years old with varied needs, such as PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs.

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant will be to support the pupils on a 1:1 basis with their learning development and care needs while at school. Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred but not essential. Experience working within a school-based or care-based environment is critical, as you must have basic knowledge and understanding of supporting children with learning care needs such as personal care.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience supporting young adults or children in education
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively
• A valid DBS registered with the online update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

Benefits to you

• Dedicated consultant with a wealth of experience
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Based in Havering
• Term Time only
• Full registration can be completed remotely online
• School Hours 8.30am-3.45pm

Job Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• Valid DBS registered with the online update service or willing to apply for a new one.
• Available 5 days a week and able to commit to at least 1-6 months

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

Empowering Learning Ltd. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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