Early Years Learning Support Assistant and 1:1 support

Future Generation Trust; Essington; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s is a large, successful primary academy in Essington seeking an Early Years Learning Support Assistant with 1:1 SEN support. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time only with potential for reduced hours and training days.

The salary is £19,787 per annum for Grade 2 and requires enthusiasm, patience and good communication to support young learners. You will work with a team of teachers to develop and deliver the curriculum, ensuring children with additional needs are

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hard-working Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with a passion for supporting children's learning in school.
• Experience of and a passion for supporting children with additional needs is desirable.
• Hold the relevant qualifications as outlined in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
• Build consistent, trusting relationships with the child(ren) to support progression.
• Work alongside teachers and practitioners to deliver an appropriate curriculum.
• Contribute to children’s social and academic development.

Skills

LSA experience

1:1 support

communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Early Years Learning Support Assistant and 1:1 support

Early Years Learning Support Assistant and 1:1 support

Immediate start
Permanent
32.5 Hours per week term-time only, plus training days
Applications will be considered for reduced hours
Grade 2 – Actual salary £19,787 per annum

St John’s is a large, successful primary academy that is committed to providing an excellent education for its pupils. The academy is located in Essington and attracts pupils from the village and surrounding districts in the Walsall and Wolverhampton area. It caters for pupils from the age of 2 to 11 and has a Before and After School provision. At present there are 710 children on roll and numbers are expected to remain at this level moving forward.

Due to rapidly expanding needs, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic, patient, and nurturing individual to join our team as an Early Years Learning Support Assistant with some 1:1 support to support a child with special educational needs.

Applications are invited from an enthusiastic, hard-working LSA who has experience of and a passion for supporting children’s learning in school. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and hold the relevant qualifications.

The position is a mixed role to support children with a range of learning. If appointed, you will work alongside a team of teachers and other practitioners to develop and deliver an appropriate curriculum in line with the children’s needs. You will need a strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and your experience of supporting children will be fundamental to ensure the pupils you support are nurtured, motivated, encouraged to learn and achieve realistic goals, both socially and academically.

When working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, you will be building a consistent, trusting relationship with the child(ren), supporting them as they progress through the school and moving up through the school with them.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children with additional needs and be committed to providing both educational and basic care support.

This role requires someone who is truly patient, nurturing, and dedicated to ensuring the children’s overall well-being and development within a supportive learning environment.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 12th October 2026