Learning Support Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Stourbridge is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to a pupil with special needs. The role involves assisting with personal care, encouraging independence, and supporting educational activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant childcare qualifications and a passion for helping children achieve their potential. The position requires flexibility in working arrangements and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Support for an individual pupil on a 1-2-1 basis.
• Assist with personal and emotional care of a pupil.
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school.

Responsibilities

• Help with the care and support of one pupil.
• Prepare and organise teaching resources.
• Assist with supervision of pupils outside of class time.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Salary:

Part-time, 30 hours per week (8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday)

Term Time Only

FTE £23,656

Actual salary based on TTO and 30 hours: £16,557.07 - £16,931.53

Specific Responsibilities

Support for an individual pupil

• Help with the care and support of one pupil on a 1-2-1 basis.
• Supervise activities of an individual child to ensure safety (including duties).
• Contribute to personal and emotional care, health, hygiene, and welfare of a pupil.
• Assist a pupil with dressing/changing for activities.
• Encourage a pupil to act independently as appropriate.
• Encourage a pupil to interact with others and engage in activities led by a teacher.
• Support a pupil to understand instructions.
• Assist a pupil in using basic ICT as directed.
• Escort a pupil around the school premises.
• Provide basic general support to a pupil in line with a statement of special needs or planned provision.
• Listen to and assist a child in reading.
• Provide routine support for literacy and numeracy skills.

Support for the Teacher/School

• Display and present children’s work as directed.
• Prepare and organise teaching resources, including checking and maintaining equipment and materials, and controlling stock within the classroom.
• Prepare resources for lessons and activities as directed.
• Report behaviour difficulties appropriately and support the teacher in basic management of pupil behaviour.
• Assist with supervision of pupils outside of class time, including before and after school and during lunchtimes.
• Undertake duties on a rota basis during mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks.
• Accompany staff and pupils on visits and trips as required, taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.
• Gather information from parents/carers as directed.
• Maintain basic records in accordance with school policy.
• Provide general clerical support, e.g., photocopying, collecting money.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum routinely.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures related to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school.
• Participate in training, learning activities, and performance development as required.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

All staff are expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and duties to raise pupil achievement. Any changes will be discussed, considering salary, status, and hours, in accordance with contractual guidelines.

We welcome visits to the school and encourage candidates to get in touch. For more information or an informal chat with our Headteacher, Miss Lynne Hudson, please email: [e-mail] or call 01384 818500.

Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 18th June 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE recommends online searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates to ensure suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to comment on any concerning findings.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a large volume of applications.

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Attached documents:

• Person Specification LSA L1.pdf
• Job Description for LSA L1.pdf