Learning Support Assistant

Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £12,766.51 Annually (Actual) Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term until 18 December 2026

Bloxwich Academy Primary - Bloxwich Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7JT

21 Hours | Term Time Only | 3 days a week

Start Date: ASAP

Starting actual salary from: £12,766.51 (FTE £26,151) to £13,403.11 (FTE £27,455)

Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

The Role:

A fixed term position has arisen for an eager Learning Support Assistant to join Bloxwich Academy Primary until Christmas for 3 days per week.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience working with children in a primary school environment, develop their skills and learn from an experienced and supportive team.

As part of this role, you will be working under the instruction of the classroom teacher and leadership to provide appropriate support to pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this role must be passionate and willing to support pupils no matter what they need to ensure there are no barriers to learning.

Key personal qualities and skills will include: 

• Having excellent inter-personal skills with both children and adults;

• Knowledge and skills surrounding supporting children’s learning for example Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualifications;

• An adequate level of literacy and numeracy qualifications;

• A flexible approach to work and be prepared to undertake routine tasks outside of the classroom.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities and a person specification.  

About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please complete our application form on My New term.

You may wish to contact the Headteacher Mrs Shepherd SShepherd@bloxwichacademy.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

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 Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Bloxwich Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bloxwich Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bloxwich-academy

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