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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 92.63 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant –

SEN School (Cannock) | Flexible Working Available

Location: Cannock
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours
Start Date: September
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them thrive in a nurturing school environment? We’re looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a highly supportive SEN school in Cannock. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact—whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or exploring a new career in education.

Why This SEN School?

  * Warm, inclusive environment with a strong team ethos

  * Excellent leadership and training opportunities

  * Flexibility to suit your work–life balance

  * Meaningful, rewarding work every single day

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

  * Support pupils with a range of special educational needs (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and complex needs).

  * Work alongside class teachers to deliver tailored, engaging learning activities.

  * Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping boost confidence and independence.

  * Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting resources and communication to individual needs.

  * Encourage emotional regulation, communication skills and social development.

  * Help maintain a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need specific SEN experience—just the right mindset and passion. Ideal candidates will have:

  * A caring, patient, and resilient approach

  * Strong communication skills

  * A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

  * The ability to work flexibly within a team

  * Experience in a school or care setting (desirable)

Flexible Working Options

We offer:

  * Part‑time roles

  * Full‑time roles

  * Flexible daily hours

  * Term-time only schedules

Perfect for parents, students, or those seeking a balanced work pattern.

Training & Development

You’ll receive ongoing support and professional development, including:

  * Safeguarding

  * Online courses developing your knowledge

Why This Job Will Appeal to You

This role is ideal if you:

  * Want a career with purpose

  * Enjoy supporting children who need an extra helping hand

  * Want to work in a friendly SEN school with strong values

  * Are looking for flexible education work in Cannock

  * Want to develop professionally within a supportive team

Location

The school is conveniently located in Cannock with excellent public transport links and on-site parking,

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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