Learning Support Assistant
  • England,West Midlands,Birmingham
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £98 per day
Job Description:
Job Title:
Learning Support Assistant – 1:1 / Pastoral Support
Pay Rate:
£95.00 – £97.00 per day
Location:
Birmingham
Hours:
Full-Time | Immediate Start


Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 and pastoral basis within a specialist SEMH setting in Birmingham. This role is ideal for someone experienced in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.


Benefits of working as a Learning Support Assistant:
• Provide meaningful 1:1 and pastoral support to vulnerable pupils
• Work within a specialist SEMH environment
• Join a supportive, child-focused team
• Gain valuable experience supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Ongoing support and communication from Smart Education


Job Requirements:
• Experience working with challenging behaviour in a school environment
• Experience providing 1:1 or pastoral support
• English and Maths GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Teaching Assistant or Counselling qualification (essential)
• Confident using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Resilient, patient and able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service
• Valid passport
• Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references


Role Responsibilities:
• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to pupils with SEMH and complex needs
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement in learning
• Assist pupils during lessons, pastoral sessions and social times
• Implement individual behaviour and support strategies
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff
• Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment


About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. We are 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 offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.
Job number 3670996

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Company Details:
Smart Education Recruitment Ltd
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Education
SMART EDUCATION is a specialist consultancy focusing exclusively on the Education sector.We work extensively with Nurseries, Schools (Mainstream & SEN...
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