Description
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 5-19 with a range of special educational needs, including SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) and PMLD, alongside associated social, emotional, and learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and supporting pupils with complex needs to thrive within a specialist school setting.
Learning Support Assistant Role:
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEN, including SLD, PMLD, SEMH, and additional learning needs
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning and care needs
- Assisting with personalised learning programmes, care plans, and sensory-based activities
- Supporting communication, engagement, emotional regulation, and independence
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Building positive and trusting relationships that promote confidence, wellbeing, and personal development
Learning Support Assistant (SEN) Requirements:
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with complex learning needs
- A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
- Experience supporting pupils with SLD and/or PMLD (desirable but not essential)
- Experience with personal care, manual handling, or sensory support (preferred)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults (desirable)
- Ideal for aspiring SEN Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or Health & Social Care professionals
All rates are inclusive of holiday pay.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
For more information or if you would like to apply, please call Laura at the CERT Solutions office on 0121 728 6677 or apply online today. Alternately send your email to Laura@cert-solutions.co.uk
What CERT Solutions can offer you:
- A dedicated consultant
- A trustworthy supply agency
- Great rates of pay (PAYE)
- Transparency and honesty
- Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
- A full time role
- Long term work
- Permanent roles if preferred
Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:
- Communicative
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2.
