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SEN Learning Support Assistant
location
Birmingham
contract type
Full-time
contract terms
Long-term
salary
£410 to £425 per week
REF
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Apply by
02 February 2026
Job start
05 Jan 2026
Job end
Ongoing
ABC Teachers is looking for skilled SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN School in Birmingham on a full-time basis.
About the role
- Work confidently with pupils with SEMH needs, offering calm, consistent support and helping to create a positive learning environment.
- Build professional, trusting relationships with students to better understand their unique needs and how to support them effectively in school.
- Assist the class teacher with the delivery of engaging, structured lessons, and provide targeted support in small groups or 1:1 as needed.
- Help assess and monitor student progress, using baseline data and existing assessments to guide support strategies.
- Support pupils in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence - helping them re-engage with education at their own pace.
About the school
- The school supports pupils in Years 7–9 who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to complex SEMH needs.
- With smaller class sizes, the school creates a calm and focused learning environment where support is personalised to each student’s needs, interests, and abilities.
- Offers a broad and balanced curriculum, taught by subject specialists and supported by skilled staff who work together to meet every child where they are.
- The school’s approach is holistic and inclusive – prioritising emotional wellbeing, high aspirations, safety, and a sense of belonging for every student.
- Based in Birmingham, the school is easily accessible from Coventry, Worcester, and surrounding areas.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEN Learning Support Assistant you will:
- Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
- Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
- Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
- Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- At least two years of experience supporting people with special educational needs.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Olivia Tarry on 01543 410 500 or email [email protected].
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