Learning Support Assistant
Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Available immediately
Closing date
19 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
13 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,933.00 - £25,523.00 Annually (Actual) Salary Range: Grade 3a Salary Scale: Point 9 - 13 Full time equivalent: £27,254 to 29,064 Actual salary: £23,933 to £25,523
Learning Support Assistant job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to join Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form (KNGS). We are an OFSTED outstanding school and part of the West Midlands Multi Academy Trust, the school has a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form. We are proud of our vibrant, socially and culturally diverse school, which lies in the heart of our community, and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond. We achieve excellent academic and pastoral outcomes for students within a culture of care, concern and well-being for both students and staff.
The post is available on a full time, term time only basis, working 37 hours per week on a temporary contract. The post is available for an immediate start.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled professional to join our SEND team. The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of working with young people to promote effective learning and overcome barriers. The role will be to provide support for identified students with additional needs. Experience of working with young people is essential, previous experience of working with students with additional needs is highly desirable. First aid training would also be preferable although training for this can be provided.
The successful candidate should be passionate about making a difference to the lives of students and keen to join a school that is relentless in its pursuit of excellence. You will be enthusiastic about ensuring the students you work with make outstanding progress. In return we can offer a friendly, supportive and ambitious culture that is constantly seeking to improve learners’ experience and attainment through working collaboratively and being willing to adopt new ideas. The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Benefits include a pension scheme (generous employer % contribution) and a cycle to work scheme.
The school is committed to safeguarding children; the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact Ms Gemma Cartin, Assistant Headteacher (SENCO) on 0121 675 1305 or gwoodward@kngs.co.uk. Should you have any queries relating to the application process, please contact Mrs Denise Wilson, PA to the Headteacher dwilson@kngs.co.uk
Applications can be made by submitting your completed application form via the My New Term Portal. We do not accept CV applications, only those submitted on the KNGS application form will be considered.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
The appointment for which you are applying involves work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any convictions or cautions you may have, which are not protected, even if they would otherwise be regarded as spent under that Act. The information you give will be treated in confidence. An enhanced check with the disclosure and barring service (DBS) will be carried out.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and all posts advertised are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kings Norton Girls' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1083 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kings Norton Girls' School website
KNGS and Sixth Form is an OFSTED outstanding secondary school and one of the top comprehensives in the country. Our school lies in the heart of our community and is highly regarded locally.
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