Learning Support Assistant - Wrockwardine Wood CE Junior School

Telford & Wrekin Council; Telford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant at Wrockwardine Wood CE Junior School. This part-time role offers 17.50 hours per week, term-time only, with potential for full-time hours. The candidate must have GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent), and a commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding children. Start date is January 2026, following DBS clearance, with applications via email.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working opportunities

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (or equivalent) is required for this role.
• Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for students in a classroom environment.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom behavior.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Commitment and enthusiasm

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Wrockwardine Wood CE Junior School

Employer: Telford & Wrekin Council

Location: Telford

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Closing date: 10 Dec 2025

Reference: TW/TP/180/2420

Sector: Education

Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Other - Support staff roles

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term time

Hours: Part-Time

Job Details

17.50 hours per week

8:30am - 12:15pm (with a 15 minute unpaid morning break). Possibility to increase to full time (28.75 hours per week)

Start date - January 2026 subject to DBS clearance

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th December 2025

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic learning support assistant to join our team. This post will be fixed term until the end of the summer term in the first instance. GCSE maths and English (or equivalent) is required for this role.

We are committed to equality, diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Appointments to these posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025) including an online search conducted by the Headteacher. These posts also require checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006.

Please email completed applications to [e-mail]

Company

Join Team Telford - Where People Make the Difference

We're proud to be the LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025 - and it's all thanks to our incredible people.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we don't just deliver services - we protect, care, and invest in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.

We offer:

• A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities.
• A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.

If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. Diversity makes us stronger - and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible candidates and have clear policies supporting inclusive recruitment, including for ex-offenders and trans and non-binary applicants.

Need help applying? Call our HR Helpdesk on 01952 383601 or email [e-mail].

Heads up: we may close applications early if we get a high volume of great candidates – so don't wait!

Company info

Website: http://www.telford.gov.uk/

Telephone: [phone]

Location: Telford & Wrekin Council
Darby House
Lawn Central
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4JA
United Kingdom