Learning Support Assistant

Oldbury Academy; Bristnall Hall Fields; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldbury Academy is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant (28 hours per week) to work across KS3 and KS4, supporting students identified by the SEND team or external agencies. You will contribute to their academic progress and social development under the guidance of senior staff.

The role involves delivering planned activities, adapting approaches based on student responses, and collaborating with teachers to ensure access to the curriculum and progress toward targets.

Qualifications

• Assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under guidance.
• Support students across KS3 and KS4 identified by SEND team or external agencies.
• Deliver planned activities and strategies to help access the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students.
• Adapt activities to students' responses in line with teacher plans.
• Deliver measurable impact on attainment and well-being.
• Work with colleagues to meet the needs of students and EHCPs where applicable.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Part time (28 hours per week)

Term Time plus one week

Grade 3 SCP 5 £22,812 pro rata, actual salary £17,263

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our school to support the achievement of our students. You will be working across both key stages (3 and 4) with specific students identified by the SEND team and/or external agencies. You will have an integral role in support students to make progress from their starting point.

Core Purpose

Assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Headteacher, SENDCO, phase leaders and class teachers).

Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential.

Implement planned learning activities/ teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to students’ responses as appropriate.

Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being.

Work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role.

The duties of the Learning Support Assistant will be determined by the Head Teacher, or appropriate senior leader, and will be arranged to meet the needs of the school and students(s) being supported. This may involve working in small groups or on a 1:1 basis and may include supporting students with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

See attached Recruitment Pack for more information.