Learning Support Assistant
 
Could you provide the consistent support a student with Autism and ADHD needs to feel settled and successful in school? Are you looking for meaningful secondary SEN experience before moving into educational or clinical psychology?
 
*** Learning Support Assistant
*** September 2026 – July 2027
*** £85 - £105 per day
*** Secondary school based in Shrewsbury
*** Provide 1:1 support across core subjects to students with Autism and ADHD
 
The Role:
Provide dedicated 1:1 support for students with Autism and ADHD across core subjects. You will help pupils stay engaged in lessons, manage routines, break down work into manageable steps, and access learning more confidently, while feeding back clearly to teachers and the SENCO.
 
The Candidate:
You are calm, observant, and able to build trust through consistency and clear communication. You want practical school-based experience, you can stay patient in a busy secondary setting, and you are interested in how focused support helps young people with additional needs overcome barriers to learning and make steady progress.
 
Requirements
• Degree – A 2:2 or above in a creative subject.
• Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Career Goals – A desire to pursue a career in educational or clinical psychology.
 
The School:
This secondary school based in Shrewsbury offers the chance to build valuable SEN experience in a setting where structure, consistency, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider professionals in a role that gives you direct exposure to day-to-day SEND provision, practical intervention, and the support strategies schools use to help pupils with Autism and ADHD access learning more successfully.
 
How to Apply
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Learning Support Assistant role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.
 
Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.