Learning Support Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant at a primary academy in Tamworth, UK. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs during lunchtime activities while fostering positive behaviors. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude and basic first aid skills. This temporary position is linked to funding and requires a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children. Applications must be submitted via email by the closing date of 20 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Experience working with children with SEN needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime play activities.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour.
• Assist with table manners.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Set up and clear away dining room equipment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Enthusiasm

Basic first aid

Job description

Fierté Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant at Dosthill Primary Academy.

Part time temporary, linked to funding

Monday - Friday

8.30am – 3.30pm

We are looking for caring enthusiastic individuals to work as part of a wider team caring for children with SEN needs.

The role will include supporting pupils during lunchtime play activities, promoting positive pupil behaviour, assisting with table manners, administering basic first aid, setting up and clearing away of dining room equipment.

In addition to fulfilling the person specification, the successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a completed application form to [e-mail] by the closing date. To find out more information about the role or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact the school office on 01827 214930.

The application pack and full details of the role can be found following the link on our trust website Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org).

Please note that CVs will NOT be accepted.

Application Timeline

• Closing Date: 20 February 2026
• Shortlisting: w/c 23rd February 2026
• Interview date: 2nd March 2026

Please note if you have not received communication from the school inviting you for an interview within 10 working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future.

Safeguarding Statement Fierté Multi-Academy Trust and Dosthill Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.