1-1 Learning Support Assistant - Oak Meadow Primary School

Oak Meadow Primary School; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Meadow Primary School in Wolverhampton is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for Year 2. The role focuses on providing high-quality care and targeted learning support to a pupil, including break-time assistance and safeguarding responsibilities.

Applicants should relate well to children, communicate effectively with staff and parents, and preferably hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. The position is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 and will be term-time only.

Qualifications

• Must be able to relate well to children on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience with SEND curriculum and classroom setting is essential.
• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to a child on a 1:1 basis.
• Support individual and group learning needs, including break times.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing of the child.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication with children & adults

SEND curriculum experience

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Oak Meadow Primary School

Part of

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

Learning Support Assistant

(Ref: SBMAT453)

Fixed Term until 31/08/2027, Term Time

Only Grade 2 / Spine Point 3 – 4

Salary £25,614 - £26,016 (FTE)

Actual Salary £13,695 - £13,910

23 hours per week / 44.85 weeks paid per year

REQUIRED TO START: As soon as possible

Location: Oak Meadow Primary School

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a 1-1 Learning Support Assistant for a child in Year 2.

The successful person must be able to relate well to children on a 1:1 basis and be keen to support their individual/collective learning needs including support at break times.

The 1-1 Learning Support Assistant’s main role is to provide high-quality care and support. The Learning Support

Assistant will enable children to realise their academic potential.

Applicants must have the ability to communicate well with children and adults.

Applicants will be required to adhere to the terms and conditions of working within a school and be active in ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification would be desirable. SEND curriculum and classroom experience is essential.

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community where every member of staff is valued
• Polite, friendly and well-behaved children who enjoy school and respect adults
• A supportive and experienced leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing
• Clear systems and behaviour policies that help you feel confident in your role
• A collaborative staff team who work together and support one another
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life and enrichment activities
• A safe, well-resourced and attractive school environment
• A culture of respect, kindness and high expectations
• Access to staff well-being initiatives and support programmes
• A school that genuinely recognises and appreciates the important role learning support assistants play in children’s development

Schools in the Trust:

• St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire
• Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• All Saints’ CE Primary School, Trysull, South Staffordshire
• Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton
• Fairhaven Primary School, Wordsley, Dudley
• Christ Church CE Primary School, Bloxwich, Walsall
• Gnosall CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Haughton CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• St Paul’s CE Primary School, Stafford
• Old Church CE Primary School, Walsall
• Abbey Primary School, Walsall
• Tibberton CE Primary School, Newport
• St Lawrence CE Primary School, Telford
• Little Bloxwich Primary School, Walsall

For further information, to discuss the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact: Jayne Cresswell, Office Manager on 01902 558517

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th November 2026 at noon.

Interviews: Week commencing9th November 2026

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.