Learning Support Assistant

St Anne's Church Academy; West Wick; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Centralised team of specialists

Dedicated CPD budget

Health Sheild

LGPS pension

Family‑friendly leave

Job summary

St Anne’s Church Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the SEND team and support pupils to engage confidently and independently in their learning. The role involves delivering planned classroom support, preparing resources, and maintaining accurate records while liaising with teachers, parents and carers.

The successful candidate will have SEN experience, the ability to work independently, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, with GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 or

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN needs.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Professional and caring role model with positive attitude.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safeguarding of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers.
• Assist with resource preparation, display and care and support of pupils including health care.
• Keep records of work to provide feedback and general support.
• Record student progress and liaise with colleagues, parents and third parties when necessary.

Skills

SEN support experience

Independent working

Initiative

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English 4+/Level 2

Job description

Job title: Learning Support Assistant

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Hours: 22 per week

Working weeks: Term time + 5 INSET

Salary: PATH 4 £26,847 FTE, £13,653 prorated

About the role

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants to join our forward thinking, dynamic team at St Anne’s Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity within our SEND team, with the aim of supporting our students by enabling them to engage confidently and independently in their learning.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Deliver classroom support for pupils, planned and supervised by teachers.
• Support colleagues by assisting with resource preparation, display and care and support of pupils including health care.
• Keep records of work in order to provide feedback and general support.
• Accurately record student records and liaise with colleagues, parents, carers and third parties when necessary.

About you

You’re someone who brings warmth, initiative and a deep commitment to inclusive education. You understand that every student is unique and you’re ready to support them in reaching their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting pupils with individual needs, particularly those with SEN needs
• Can work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs
• Is confident delivering pre-planned lessons to small groups
• Builds strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Is a role model for professionalism, positivity, and care
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Has a good general education (GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English or Level 2 equivalent)

About us

St Anne’s Church Academy is an inclusive, forward-thinking, dual-sited primary and a proud member of Pathway Trust.

At the heart of our school is our core motto, “Learn to Love, Love to Learn,” underpinned by our ‘Learning without Limits’ pedagogy. We passionately believe that everyone is capable of extraordinary things. We set no limits on what our pupils or staff can achieve, promoting high aspirations and creative enquiry in everything we do.

Grounded in a strong Christian ethos and built on values of thankfulness, respect, friendship, forgiveness, service and trust, St Anne’s is a collaborative community where every voice is heard, diversity is celebrated and every individual is supported to flourish.

We can offer you

• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Access to Health Sheild, a fully funded healthcare service
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

Further details and additional information about our school and trust may be viewed on our website.

Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our students.