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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant – SEND
Location: Selly Oak
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £95-£105 per day
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have experience working with pupils with additional needs?
Are you patient, nurturing, and ready to make a real difference?
TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and dedicated Primary SEND school in Selly Oak. We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join their team and help provide essential 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across all Key Stages.
The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and proactive individual to become an integral part of a supportive school community.
About the Role:
This is a short-term position with the potential to become long-term for the right candidate. You will be working with students with a range of needs including:
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)
PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs)
Challenging behaviours
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, calm under pressure, and confident in managing a variety of classroom situations.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience supporting children with SEND
Knowledge of or experience working with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
A Level 2 or 3 CACHE qualification (or equivalent)
Team Teach or MAPA training (desirable, but not essential)
A caring and committed attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
In Return, We Offer:
24/7 support from a dedicated team of education consultants
Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
FREE CPD courses through our My-Progression platform
Competitive daily rates of pay
£200 referral bonus when you refer a friend to us (T&Cs apply)
PAYE payroll – no hidden fees or admin deductions
If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real impact, click ‘APPLY NOW’ – we’d love to hear from you!
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0121 200 3224
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
