Learning Support Assistant

Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,493.00 - £23,615.00 Annually (Actual) Starting Salary £22,493.38 - £23,615.00 (FTE £26,151- £27,455) Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Bloxwich Academy - Leamore Lane, Bloxwich WS2 7NR

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Starting Salary £22,493.38 - £23,615.00 (FTE £26,151- £27,455) 

Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

The role:

At Bloxwich Academy, we want the best for every single child and our Learning Support Assistants are vital in achieving this. There should be no barriers to learning and strong Learning Support Assistants will help young people be successful in school while preparing them for success in their future careers.

The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of teachers and leadership to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment.

Skillset will include:

• Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build a rapport with our SEN pupils;
• Adequate level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade C or Equivalent in English & Maths);
• Holding either a relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience;
• Having a basic understanding of child development and learning.

Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.

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 also wish to contact the head of School Mrs Eardley ceardley@bloxwichacademy.co.uk on to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 20 November 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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