Learning Support Assistant (General) - Wilnecote Junior Academy

Teaching Vacancies; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tamworth is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work at Wilnecote Junior Academy. The ideal candidate will inspire and support children's learning experiences, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The organization offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must have a commitment to promoting the welfare of all children.
• Ability to inspire and motivate young learners.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in achieving the best possible educational experience.
• Contribute to a warm and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Ability to support children's learning

High aspirations for every child

Contribution to professional learning

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an inspiring, dedicated person who can work in the role of Learning Support Assistant(General) to work at Wilnecote Junior Academy (KS2)

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.

We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

• support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;
• be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure;
• have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard;
• be committed to their own professional learning;
• be able to contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child;
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

• A dedicated staff, deeply committed to the school and its community.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and eager pupils.

Further details about the role

School Tour is scheduled for Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 4pm. Please phone the school office on 01827 213875 to book a place.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.