Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Secondary School, Birmingham
Contract Type: Full-time, term time only
Start Date: Early September 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Birmingham. This is a 1:1 support role, working closely with a male student to help him access learning and develop confidence in the classroom.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive school environment. The role has strong potential to become long term or even permanent for the right person.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student across lessons and throughout the school day
* Help the student stay engaged, focused, and included in learning activities
* Work closely with teachers and the SEN team to support the student’s needs
* Adapt learning materials where needed to support understanding
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
* Build a strong, trusting relationship with the student
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting
* A patient, calm, and understanding approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs
* The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
The School Offers
* A warm and welcoming school community
* Supportive leadership and experienced staff team
* Opportunities for professional development
* A role with the potential to become permanent
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 role in a supportive secondary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for a September 2026 start.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs