Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day

SAS wellbeing package through Fioretti

High-quality CPD and professional dev.

Job summary

Christ Church Church of England Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide classroom support for pupils, including those with SEND and complex needs, helping raise standards and engagement in learning.

The role sits within a team that values staff development, with CPD and a wellbeing package. An enhanced DBS with a children's barred list check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Consistently good Learning Support Assistant experience
• Strong classroom practice
• Experience working with children with SEND and complex needs
• Fluent spoken English

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for pupils to raise standards and engagement
• Assist with planning and delivering learning activities for pupils including those with SEND
• Support wellbeing and development initiatives for pupils

Job description

Learning Support Assistant post at Christ Church Church of England Primary School, a voluntary-aided school in the Diocese and part of the Fioretti trust. Classroom support for pupils, including those with SEND and complex needs, aimed at raising standards and engaging children in learning. The role sits within a team that prioritises staff development, with CPD and a wellbeing package. Enhanced DBS with a children's barred list check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What’s required

Experience

• Consistently good Learning Support Assistant experience
• Strong classroom practice
• Working with children with SEND and complex needs

Skills & knowledge

• High expectations for learning and behaviour
• Inspiring, motivating and engaging pupils
• Fluent spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check
• Not barred from working with children

Other

• Eagerness to keep learning and raise standards
• Willingness to lead initiatives and demonstrate impact
• Genuine passion for making a difference
• Enthusiasm for a new and rewarding challenge

What’s offered

• Wellbeing day each year
• SAS wellbeing package through the Fioretti trust
• High-quality CPD and professional development