Learning Assistant 2

Alcester Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcester Academy in Birmingham is seeking a Learning Assistant 2 to support teaching staff and pupils across the curriculum. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, enabling pupils to access learning tasks, and supporting inclusive education within a busy school environment.

The position is fixed term for 12 months with a view to permanent appointment after the period, subject to DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

Job description

Learning Assistant 2

Alcester Academy, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ

36 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

20 October 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Please see the attached Job Pack

Contract type

Fixed term - This is a temporary post for 12 months in the first instance with a view to becoming permanent after this period.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see the attached Job Pack

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached Job Pack

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Alcester Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For shortlisted candidates, please be aware that online searches may be done as part of due diligence check.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Alcester Academy is a small, oversubscribed school in South Warwickshire meeting the needs of 648 pupils in Y7-11.

The school is a stand-alone academy providing education for children in the local priority area. Alcester Academy has enjoyed securing extremely positive pupil outcomes over the last four years. This has placed the school in the top five percent of schools nationally and in a most favourable position in comparison to selective schools.

New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU