Learning Support Assistant (also known as Teaching Assistant)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Malvern; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Malvern, Worcestershire is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 SEN support across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role is term-time only with one additional teacher day, fixed term until 31 August 2027, and salary from £25,185 to £25,583 per annum pro rata for 32.17 hours per week.

The successful candidate will work with teachers to deliver differentiated learning and maintain a caring, supportive environment that helps students reach their potential and transition

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with special educational needs (SEN).
• Ability to work 1:1 or with small groups to reinforce learning.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in delivering lessons and learning activities in the classroom;
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning, particularly in core subjects;
• Assist with classroom organisation and resources;
• Provide support for students with additional needs, including SEND;
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement across the school.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Teamwork

Communication

Classroom support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (also known as Teaching Assistant)

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Contract:Term Time only + 1 TE day, Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027 Salary:Grade TA1 (Pts 3-4) £25,185 - £25,583 per annum pro rata Hours:
32.17 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Start date:As soon as possible We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (also known as Teaching Assistant

• Level 1) to join our team, providing key SEN support within the classroom on a 1:1 basis across Key Stages 3 &
• You will also be working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them to achieve their full potential.

Job overview Learning Support Assistants will have aspirational goals for all students and support the school in delivering Quality First teaching.

In order to deliver an appropriate, differentiated curriculum that supports individual student in their learning teaching assistants will work with teachers to develop strategies that successfully meet individual students’ needs so that the students achieve their best, become confident individuals and make a successful transition to adulthood.

Learning Support Assistants will maintain professional caring relationships with students that are based on an understanding of individual needs and they will not disclose confidential information concerning students or their families.

Learning Support Assistants will be aware of and support the implementation of all school policies especially any incidents concerning Safeguarding issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering lessons and learning activities in the classroom;
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning, particularly in core subjects;
• Assist with classroom organisation and resources;
• Provide support for students with additional needs, including SEND;
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement across the school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A caring, patient and positive attitude;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• An understanding of the challenges faced by secondary-aged students;
• A willingness to learn and follow instructions;
• Experience working in a school environment or with young people (desirable but not essential).

What the school offers its staff We offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community;
• Supportive colleagues and a dedicated pastoral team;
• Opportunities for training and development.

The Job Description & Person Specification are in the attached documents.

Closing date: 13th September 2026 at midnight Interviews will be held week as soon as possible after the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding The Chase is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore the successful application for any position will be required to undertake a criminal records check DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) with ID and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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