Learning Support Assistant - 1:1

Woodrush High School, Wythall, Worcestershire, B47 5JW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st Sept 26

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,988.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata based on part time hours and term time only

Learning Support Assistant - 1:1 job summary

Learning Support Assistant

32.5 hours per week

Term time only plus 5 training days

Monday- Friday 8.15-3.15pm

Grade 2 SCP 5-6

We have a great opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our wonderful team. Please see attached job pack for further information on the role and school.

Purpose of the Role

To provide dedicated one-to-one support for a Year 7 student who uses a wheelchair, ensuring full access to learning, the curriculum, school facilities and wider school life. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff, the SEND team, parents/carers and external professionals to implement appropriate academic, physical and pastoral support, enabling the student to achieve her full potential and develop increasing independence.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Support:

- Provide individual support during lessons to facilitate engagement, participation and progress across the curriculum.

- Adapt learning materials and resources under the direction of teaching staff to ensure accessibility.

- Support the student in recording work, organising resources and managing lesson transitions where required.

- Reinforce teacher instructions and clarify learning objectives to promote understanding.

- Assist with the implementation of SEND support plans, provision maps and any recommendations from external agencies.

- Monitor and record academic progress, providing feedback to teachers and the SEND team.

- Support the development of independent learning skills and self-advocacy.

Physical Support

- Assist the student in safely navigating the school site, including movement between lessons and access to facilities.

- Support with the safe use of specialist equipment and any agreed mobility aids.

- Ensure classroom layouts and learning environments remain accessible and safe.

- Assist with emergency evacuation procedures in accordance with the student’s Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).

- Liaise with site staff and teaching colleagues to identify and remove barriers to access.

Inclusion and Wellbeing

- Promote the student’s social inclusion, confidence and participation in school life.

- Encourage positive peer relationships and independence whilst maintaining appropriate support.

- Support attendance at enrichment activities, educational visits and extracurricular opportunities where appropriate.

- Monitor wellbeing and communicate any concerns promptly to relevant staff.

- Maintain high expectations and foster resilience, confidence and self-esteem.

Collaboration and Communication

- Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver appropriate adjustments and reasonable accommodations.

- Attend review meetings, SEND meetings and training as required.

- Liaise professionally with parents/carers and external professionals, including therapists and advisory services, when directed.

- Maintain accurate records of support provided and progress observed.

Safeguarding and Professional Responsibilities

- Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality and SEND policies.

- Maintain confidentiality at all times.

- Participate in relevant professional development and training.

- Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodrush High School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1019 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodrush High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodrush-high-school

Situated in a pleasant suburban area on the borders of Birmingham, Solihull and Worcestershire (only 5 minutes from Junction 3 of the M42), Woodrush High School is an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed Academy and has an excellent reputation locally and nationally. We are a designated Training School committed to educational innovation and we enjoy working partnerships with many schools locally and across the region.

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