Learning Support Assistant

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week Term Time plus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade F (£22,925 - £23,290 actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support the SENCO in effective delivery of SEND provision across the Academy. The post holder will be expected to participate in activities and initiatives across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

Training School Alliance

Networking opportunities

Specsavers Eyecare Voucher

Flu vaccine

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash - Health Cash Plan:

• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

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.

Teaching and Learning Support:

To attend lessons, providing effective learning support, asdirected by the SENCO and classroom teachers.

Plan and deliver targeted interventions to identified smallgroups, as directed by the SENCO.

Support teachers to assess student needs and progressand use detailed knowledge and specialist skillsto support learning and promote independence.

Support the implementation of SEND strategies and accessibilityplans across curriculum areas, ensuring inclusivepractice is embedded.

Monitor and support students with additional needs, implementingindividual strategies or programmes.

Data, Progress, and Provision Planning:

• To assist the SENCO in planning the provision of SEND across the Academy.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral staff and year teams to

identify barriers to learning and coordinate timely interventions

and support.

• To be a key worker for students as allocated by SENCO,

regularly reviewing the impact of their provision, their progress

and liaising with teachers, subject leaders, parents and other

stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for students with

identified as SEN or with EHCPs.

Professional Development and Staff Support

• To assist the SENCO in professional development of teachers and support staff in relation to SEND.
• Provide coaching or mentoring to other support staff to build capacity within the team.

Liaison with Parents and External Agencies

• To act as a key contact for parents of students with SEND.
• Liaise effectively with external professionals (e.g., Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists) to ensure recommendations are implemented consistently.
• Draft key letters on behalf of the SENCO, including those for external agencies such as CAMHS.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives related to inclusion, diversity, and student voice, particularly for students with SEND

EHCPs and Statutory Support

• To support in the application for statutory requests for EHCPs, utilising reports and information from a wide range of external agencies, as well as internal data.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities, including those relating to annual reviews, reasonable adjustments, and accessibility audits.
• To support transition planning for students with SEND across key stages or into post-16 provision.

Administrative and Operational Responsibilities

• Act on own initiative and with minimum guidance, to undertake research and compile relevant reports and documentation.
• To maintain appropriate records for students with SEND, including the scanning and uploading of key documents and reports.
• To screen and manage SEND referrals, deciding the most appropriate course of action.
• On occasions, undertake work outside normal office hours in order to meet the variable nature of workloads and deadlines.
• To carry out duties as directed during unstructured times.

Commitment to safeguarding

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Support Assistant Recruitment pack.pdf - 1.66 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1068 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Darlaston website
• Email address: GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 568 3300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk.

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