Learning Support Assistant
Coppice Performing Arts School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QE12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN)
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE) Salary shown is a full time salary - this will be reduced as it is pro rata based on term time only / hours worked / continuous service
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Central Learning Partnership Trust is a dynamic and thriving Multi-Academy Trust, proudly encompassing sixteen schools across all phases, both mainstream and special, located in the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire.
Coppice Performing Arts School is part of CLPT and is a successful and expanding school. We have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of our young people. Our fantastic team of dedicated teachers and associate staff encourage and support an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning which is complemented by an extensive extra-curricular offer to all students. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create inclusive and supportive environments where every student can thrive.
The successful candidate will need to be:
a self-motivated individual and dedicated to supporting both groups and individual students
able to effectively work as part of a team, forming positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents alike
have high expectations of themselves and others
committed work in a school that is committed to continuous school improvement and provides outstanding quality teaching and learning
Applicants must have:
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A* - C), English and Maths are essential
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a team
Good time management skills, be well organised and competent
In addition, but not essential:
Past experience of working in a school environment would be an asset but is not a pre-requisite
Some experience of working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs or Autism Spectrum Disorder would be ideal but not essential
Key Responsibilities Include:
Working with individual pupils, groups or whole classes
Working collaboratively with colleagues to communicate key information, plan, deliver and support pupil provision
Liaising with parents/carers and external agencies
Coppice offers exciting opportunities for graduates with further training and possible access to the initial teacher training programme, candidates will ideally hold a good Honors Degree, which is desirable but not essential
We are unrelenting in our determination to provide the highest quality learning experiences for our students and so this is an exciting opportunity if you are an ambitious, high calibre professional.
In return we can offer:-
Strong supportive partnerships with schools in our Trust, parents and the wider community
A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment
Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards
A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body
Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning
The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. If this is of interest, please contact Rachel Mulqueen (rmulqueen@coppiceschool.net) to make arrangements to visit the school.
COMPLIANCE AND SAFGUARDING
CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.
CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:
adult cautions (simple or conditional);
conditional cautions;
convictions in a Court of Law; and
This information can be disclosed either with the application or verbally at interview. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).
The school values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the school will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.
Commitment to safeguarding
Coppice is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and for teachers, a prohibition check.
Coppice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all appropriately qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and are committed to providing a supportive learning and working environment for everyone.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Coppice Performing Arts School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1018 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Coppice Performing Arts School website
Coppice is a successful and expanding school. We have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of our young people. Our fantastic team of dedicated teachers and associate staff encourage and support an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning which is complemented by an extensive extra-curricular offer to all students. Our teachers have an innovative, open and collaborative approach and our students are engaged and inspired in their learning.
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