Learning Support Assistant

Heath Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1RD

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  7 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: CLPT4 - 6
• Additional allowances:

  CLPT4 - 6

Learning Support Assistant job summary

HEATH PARK JOB ADVERT

Learning Suppport Assistant

Name and Location of School:	Heath Park
Salary Scale and Point:	CLPT 4-6 £25,185 - £25,989 Actual salary Based on 33 hours per week £19,382 - £20,001
Job Term:	Full Time
Appointment Type:	Fixed Term
Hours:	Full time
Start Date:	As soon as possible

Heath Park are seeking to appoint a compassionate, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant who has the experience and expertise to enhance the learning of different groups of pupils and support some of our most vulnerable learners to access all areas of the curriculum and enrichment despite the challenges they face

Heath Park is part of the 16-school Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT) are we are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants to effectively support our students. Judged as outstanding by Ofsted in four of the five categories, Heath Park is one of the most consistently high performing schools in Wolverhampton. We are unrelenting in our determination to provide the highest quality learning experiences for our students and so this is an exciting opportunity if you are an ambitious and driven professional.

KEY PURPOSE OF THE POST

. The successful candidate will need to be:

a self-motivated individual and dedicated to supporting both groups and individual students

able to effectively work as part of a team, forming positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents alike

have high expectations of themselves and others

committed work in a school that is committed to continuous school improvement and provides outstanding quality teaching and learning

Applicants must have:

5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A* - C), English and Maths are essential

Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a team

Good time management skills, be well organised and competent

In addition but not essential:

Past experience of working in a school environment would be an asset but is not a pre-requisite

Some experience of working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs or Autism Spectrum Disorder would be ideal but not essential

Key Responsibilities Include:

Working with individual pupils, groups or whole classes

Working collaboratively with colleagues to communicate key information, plan, deliver and support pupil provision

Liaising with parents/carers and external agencies

Heath Park offer exciting opportunities for graduates with further training and possible access to the initial teacher training programme, candidates will ideally hold a good Honors Degree, which is desirable but not essential

If you share our vision and determination, possess strong ambitions for learners, and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the vacancy through the My New Term platform, accessible via the school website www.heathpark.net

The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact our Associate Head of School, Mrs Welfair on 01902 556360 if you would like to visit school.

If you are unable to visit the school, you are welcome to arrange a phone call with the Associate Head of School for an informal conversation about the school and its ethos.

Closing date:	9am 16th October 2025
Shortlisting:	16th October 2025
Interviews:	TBC

COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

To apply, completed application forms should be submitted via the My New Term platform.

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

adult cautions (simple or conditional);

conditional cautions;

convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1st September following a child’s fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is to confirm that you are not disqualified ‘by association’ to anyone currently residing within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.

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

Heath Park is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and for teachers, a prohibition check.

Heath Park is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all appropriately qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and are committed to providing a supportive learning and working environment for everyone.

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 Heath Park

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heath Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heath-park

Heath Park is a successful and expanding school. We have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of our young people. Our fantastic team of dedicated teachers and associate staff support an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning which is complemented by an extensive extra-curricular offer to all students. Our teachers have an innovative, open and collaborative approach and our students are engaged and inspired in their learning.

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