SEN Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Job Vacancy

LSA role in : Wolverhampton

Starting date : January 2026 / ASAP

Salary : £90 - 105 per day, dependent on experience

Temporary Contract, ongoing position

Full Time Vacancy (8 : 30am - 3 : 30pm, Monday to Friday)Learning Support Assistant Specification

We are currently seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant for a full-time job in a SEND School in the Wolverhampton area, working with a lovely SEND class.

To be considered you must have experience working as an Learning Support Assistant and an expert knowledge of the SEND school curriculum, along with a caring and nurturing approach to your work.

You must be a qualified LSA - ideally level 3 or equivalent

Have an excellent knowledge of the UK SEND school system

Be able to nurture and support young children with SEND

Ideally have worked for at least 12 months within Special Needs

Safeguarding level 1 trained

DBS on the update service

Autism / PMLD / experience

Dedicated to supporting young SEND learnersThe school is looking for an SEN TA

The school serves children with a range of special needs, primarily focusing on more severe and complex Autism and physical disabilities. As such, it's crucial that you have a strong background in working within an SEN school and are ready to assist multiple students with diverse needs.

The school accommodates children aged 11 and older, and in this role, you will be supporting upper KS3 / KS4 learners. You will work within the classroom, providing focused support in small groups, as well as giving individual attention to learners.

If you are proactive, engaging, and have a natural ability to connect with children, this role could be a great fit for you. Working in a SEND school requires professionalism, dedication, and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs and varied learning abilities.

SEN TA Summary

The school is seeking a skilled and confident SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) who can engage and inspire students to reach their full potential. To be considered for this role, you must have excellent classroom experience and a genuine passion for working within SEND. Additionally, you should have experience supporting secondary level students with Autism, ASC and various physical disabilities.

If you're an experienced SEN TA and believe you're a good fit for this role, or if you know someone who would be, we encourage you to apply today. For more information about us, visit Empowering Learning.

Applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants are welcome.

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