Learning Support Assistant

Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Oldbury, B69 4DE

50 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,724.00 - £19,256.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Join Our Journey - Inspire, Empower, SHINE!

Are you a passionate Learning Support Assistant ready to make a real difference? Do you want to be part of something truly special and exciting? At Christ Church C of E Primary School,
we’re on an incredible journey—and we’d love you to join us!

Why Christ Church?

• A Clear Vision: Our new Headteacher is driving a bold, positive vision for our school and community—where people come first and children are at the heart

• of everything we do. A Supportive Culture: Our pupils are well-behaved, and our staff team is dedicated, collaborative, and always ready to share a smile.
• Professional Growth: We prioritise staff development with high-quality CPD, helping every adult grow so every child can thrive.
• A Purpose That Matters: We empower pupils to SHINE beyond expectations.
• Part of the Fioretti trust who offer a wellbeing day per year with an SAS wellbeing package

Christ Church is a two-form entry voluntary-aided school in the heart of Oldbury, proudly part of the Diocese. We’ve already achieved so much in a short time—and we’re just getting started.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Is excited for a new and rewarding challenge.
• Is a consistently good Learning Support Assistant and strong classroom practitioner.
• Has high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Can inspire, motivate, and engage pupils.
• Is committed to raising standards and eager to keep learning.
• Is willing to lead initiatives and demonstrate impact.
• Has a genuine passion for making a difference.
• Can work with children with SEND and complex needs.

Come and See for Yourself!

We warmly invite you to visit our school. Mr Wynne (Headteacher) will be delighted
to share our vision and show you the incredible progress we’ve already made. We’re
confident you’ll feel the energy and see why Christ Church C of E Primary is such a
fantastic place to work.

Christ Church C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.

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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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Christ Church Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 420 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christ Church Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-church-cofe-primary-school-b69-4de

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