Vacancy Detail

Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Level 2 Learning Support Assistant
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Hours: Monday to Friday Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £106

Smart Education is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a well-resourced Primary SEN school in Oldbury, supporting pupils aged 2–11 with a range of needs including Complex Needs, PMLD, Physical and Medical Needs, and ASC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support

• Assist with learning activities, sensory work, and communication programmes

• Support pupils with physical care, mobility, and medical routines (training provided)

• Promote engagement, positive behaviour, and independence

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

Requirements:

• Level 2 Teaching and Learning Support qualification or equivalent (essential)

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN (Complex Needs, PMLD, ASC preferred)

• Calm, patient, reliable, and proactive

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Apply?

• Supportive leadership and staff team

• Excellent SEN resources

• Ongoing training and CPD

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

About Smart Education

Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors.

SMART EDUCATION is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.

Location: Oldbury | Salary: £90 - £106 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 21/11/2025