SEN Learning Support Primary

SEN Learning Support Assistant – Primary Education

Smile Education | Walsall, West Midlands

Start Date: Monday 2 November 2026

Job Type: Full-time and part-time opportunities, subject to availability

Salary:£95.00 - £110.00

We are recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants to support primary-aged children across Walsall, with opportunities for suitable candidates to start on Monday 2 November 2026.

Are you coming to the end of your current school placement, finishing a temporary assignment or looking for a fresh opportunity for next term? We are recruiting now and will continue accepting applications until October half-term. This is an ideal opportunity to secure your next school role in advance of the new half-term.

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will help children with additional needs engage with learning, build independence and feel supported throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.
• Helping children access classroom activities and the primary curriculum.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Supporting teachers with classroom routines and learning activities.
• Promoting pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Previous school, SEN, childcare or care experience is beneficial.
• A caring, patient and proactive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting children.
• Willingness to complete all necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

This role is particularly suited to candidates who are finishing a current school placement, coming to the end of a temporary contract or looking for a new school for next term. Smile Education is reviewing applications and arranging interviews now, with recruitment continuing until October half-term.

All appointments are subject to role availability, suitability and the necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

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