TV15325 - Learning Support Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

We are hiring a Learning Support Assistant for Alumwell Junior School on a fixed-term basis, working 27.5 hours per week during term time. The role involves supporting children, particularly in Key Stage 2. A commitment to safeguarding and preferably a love for dogs is vital due to the school's therapy animals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly in Key Stage 2.
• Liking dogs is essential due to therapy dogs in the school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with learning activities in the classroom during term time.
• Support children with their educational and social needs.

Skills

Experience with Key Stage 2

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Level 2 – Term Time Only

Temporary (Fixed Term) – G4 SCP 6 - 11

27.5 Hours per Week

(8.50am – 12.30pm and 1:25pm – 3.15pm)

We are seeking to employ a Learning Support Assistant on a Fixed Term Contract starting September 2025 until 31st August 2026, to join our team at Alumwell Junior School.

You will be required to work 27.5 hours per week, over 5 days, term time only.

If you enjoy working with children, have Key Stage 2 experience and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, we would like to hear from you.

(Alumwell Junior School has two very friendly school therapy dogs who are regular visitors to all classes throughout the day, therefore liking dogs is essential)

For an application form and job specification pack please email [e-mail]

For further information, please contact Mrs Duroe on 01922 721391

• The closing date for this application is Tuesday 1st July 2025
• Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9th July 2025

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Alumwell Junior School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.