Learning Support Assistant

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being package

24/7 online GP

Physiotherapy services

Counselling services

Annual health checks

Job summary

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School on Woodbrooke Rd, Birmingham, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teachers to support pupils, enable access to learning, and assist with classroom management.

The role runs 37 hours during term time, with a start date in October 2026. We value enthusiastic, compassionate individuals with good literacy and numeracy and a genuine commitment to helping all students achieve their best.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate, with a focus on helping pupils access learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with SEN pupils.
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English & Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and leadership to undertake work, care and support programmes.
• Enable access to learning for pupils and assist in classroom management.
• Support pupils to succeed in school and prepare for future careers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School - Woodbrooke Rd, Birmingham, B30 1UL

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday

Start Date: October 2026

Starting Salary £21,774.31 - £22,860.66 (FTE £25,315 - £26,578)

Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every single child and our Learning Support Assistants are vital in achieving this. There should be no barriers to learning and strong Learning Support Assistants will help young people be successful in school while preparing them for success in their future careers. The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of teachers and leadership to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment.

• Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build a rapport with our SEN pupils;

• Adequate level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade C or Equivalent in English & Maths);

• Holding either a relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience;

• Having a basic understanding of child development and learning.

Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.

About us:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. That is what drives us. Embedding our high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

Application Deadline: 25th September 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.