Learning Support Assistant

ABC Teachers is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kidderminster, starting January 2026 📅. This is a full-time role supporting children and young people from primary through to post-16 with complex and profound learning needs. About the role As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, personalised support to pupils with a wide range of special educational needs ❤️. Working closely with teaching staff and professionals, you will help students access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. Key responsibilities include: Providing tailored one-to-one and small group support to pupils with complex and profound learning needs Supporting the delivery of individualised education and care plans Encouraging engagement, communication, and independence 🌱 Working collaboratively with parents, carers, and external professionals 🤝 Promoting pupils’ emotional wellbeing About the school The school is a specialist all-through provision in Kidderminster, supporting pupils with a range of needs including complex and profound learning difficulties, autism, speech and language communication needs. The school prides itself on: Providing a nurturing, respectful, and inclusive environment Ensuring pupils are heard, valued, and involved in decisions wherever possible 🗣️ Creating a calm, home-like atmosphere to support transitions Offering a balance of classroom and outdoor learning in beautiful surroundings 🌳 Requirements To be considered for the role of Learning Support Assistant you will: Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN or educational settingExperience supporting individuals with complex or additional needsA caring, patient, and adaptable approach 💛Relevant qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable but not essential)The ability to provide suitable references and successfully obtain an enhanced DBS check ✅ Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Experience in SEND setting 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.