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SEND Learning Support Assistant

Posted: 22-05-2025
Category: SEN
Location: Wolverhampton
Type: Part-time / Contract
Salary: £85 - £110 per day

Smile Education is proud to be working in partnership with a warm and inclusive SEND Primary School in Wolverhampton, currently looking to recruit a Learning Support Practitioner to work on a 1:1 basis with Key Stage 1 pupils.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing team, providing essential support to children with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism, SEMH, PMLD, Sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
The position is initially to cover staff absence and training days, with the potential to become a long-term role for the right candidate.
About You:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in a relevant childcare or education-related course (essential)
(Unqualified applicants or those with unrelated qualifications will not be considered)
Recent experience supporting children with SEND, ideally within a school or nursery setting
A patient, caring, and enthusiastic nature, with a genuine passion for supporting young learners
Confident in working 1:1 and adapting to a variety of complex needs
Must have an enhanced DBS registered on the update service, or be willing to apply for one through Smile Education

This role is perfect for:

A newly qualified teaching assistant eager to kick-start their career in SEND
An experienced support practitioner seeking a fresh, rewarding challenge

To apply or learn more, please send your CV by clicking apply!

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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