Learning Support Assistant (also known as Teaching Assistant)

The Chase, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  3 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Hours: Full or Part Time (2 to 5 days per week), Term Time Only + TE day(s)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year contract (until 31/08/2026)
• Pay scale: TA1 (Pts 2-4) £23,656 to £24,404 per annum pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Chase is looking to appoint a motivated and supportive Learning Support Assistants (also known as Teaching Assistant - Level 1), to work with students across Key Stages 3 & 4. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them to achieve their full potential.

The role is full or part time, with flexibility to work between 2 and 5 days per week, depending on the successful candidate's availability and school needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering lessons and learning activities in the classroom;
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning, particularly in core subjects;
• Assist with classroom organisation and resources;
• Provide support for students with additional needs, including SEND;
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement across the school.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A caring, patient and positive attitude;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• An understanding of the challenges faced by secondary-aged students;
• A willingness to learn and follow instructions;
• Experience working in a school environment or with young people (desirable but not essential).

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community;
• Supportive colleagues and a dedicated pastoral team;
• Opportunities for training and development;
• Flexible working arrangements between 2 and 5 days per week.

Closing date:Sunday 3rd August 2025 at 12 midnight.

Interviews will be held during week commencing 4th August 2025.

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

Safeguarding Statement:
The Chase is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore the successful application for any position will be required to undertake a criminal records check DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) with ID and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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About The Chase

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1407 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Chase website
• Email address: recruitment@chase.worcs.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-chase

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