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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.

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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 - 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.

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.

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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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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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB

Salary:    £20,906.25 per annum ( not pro rata )

Hours:    37.5 hours per week | Monday 08:15 - 16:30 | Tuesday - Friday 08:15 - 15:45

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only 

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at The Wenlock School located in Dudley, West Midlands.

About the Role

The Learning Support Assistant will work specifically with individual pupils who are placed at the school, requiring 1:1 staff support. They may experience multiple social, emotional and learning challenges, related behaviours ranges from speech and sound disorder, disordered expressive language skills, delayed understanding of language, concentration and attention difficulties, challenging behaviour and work avoidance behaviours. This role is predominantly education based but will also have a wider remit including supporting families, carers and the wider community. This role will also involve close working partnerships with all relevant agencies that support the young person including Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapy Service, Social Communication Disorder Assessment Service, Early Intervention Team and an Educational Psychologist. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all pupils.

General Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of The Wenlock School;
• Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
• Take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined.

Required

• Previous experience working with SEND school
• Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

About us

The Wenlock School opened in September 2018. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School and our curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life.

Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide. Our aim is to enrich every pupil's school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

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