Learning and Support Assistant

WMJobs; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 27,122 - 27,528; Part time

Job summary

Chadsgrove School in Bromsgrove is seeking a Learning & Support Assistant to support teaching activities in the classroom and to assist with the changing and personal care needs of pupils with physical disabilities and other needs.

The role requires physical fitness, adaptability, and a good sense of humour. Training will be provided, and there may be responsibilities related to medication administration as part of pupil support.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit
• Adaptable with a good sense of humour
• Willing to be trained to administer medication
• Previous experience with physically disabled pupils would be an advantage but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support teaching activities in the classroom
• Assist with changing and personal care requirements of some pupils
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and be willing to be trained to administer medication

Job description

Chadsgrove School

APPOINTMENT OF A LEARNING & SUPPORT ASSISTANT

32.5 hours per week, term time only (8:45 – 3:45 PM Mon–Fri inclusive).

Salary: £27,122 – £27,528 (pro rata). Pay increase pending.

Chadsgrove School is a day special school for pupils whose special educational needs arise from their physical disabilities and/or complex medical needs. In addition, a significant number have profound and multiple learning difficulties, whilst others have sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties.

At present there are 128 pupils on roll within the 2–19 age range.

Role responsibilities

The Learning and Support Assistant role is varied but consists of supporting teaching activities in the classroom and assisting with the changing and personal care requirements of some pupils. Candidates need to be physically fit and capable of working co‑operatively within a multi‑disciplinary team. It is essential that candidates are adaptable with a good sense of humour and have an ability to empathise and work positively with the pupils' individual needs.

Previous experience of working with physically disabled pupils would be an advantage but it is not essential, as training will be given.

The post will involve working in class situations with other teaching assistants/learning and support assistants. Some of the work will concentrate on supporting individual pupils in those classes to enable them to access the school curriculum fully. It is essential that you are willing to be trained to administer medication.

Contact & application details

Further details and an application form are available from the school at the above address, by e‑mail or downloading from our website.

e‑mail: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.chadsgroveschool.org.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Interviews: w/c Monday 7th September 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

Chadsgrove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Childcare disqualification
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• Right to work in the UK
• Medical

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will be taking up references before your interview. Please let your referees know to expect a reference request once you are notified if you are being interviewed (if you have indicated that we may contact them).