Learning Support Assistant

Grace Academy Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 October 2025

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week Term Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade F (£22,925 - £23,290 actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support the SENCO in effective delivery of SEND provision across the Academy. The post holder will be expected to participate in activities and initiatives across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Teacher & support staff pension schemes Continuous Professional Development

(CPD)

Training School Alliance

Networking opportunities

Specsavers Eyecare Voucher

Flu vaccine

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash - Health Cash Plan:

• 24/7 GP Appointments & prescription services
• Dental treatment
• Optical care
• Physiotherapy
• Skinvision - skin health tracker
• A range of essential healthcare expenses
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

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.

Teaching and Learning Support:

To attend lessons, providing effective learning support, asdirected by the SENCO and classroom teachers.

Plan and deliver targeted interventions to identified smallgroups, as directed by the SENCO.

Support teachers to assess student needs and progressand use detailed knowledge and specialist skillsto support learning and promote independence.

Support the implementation of SEND strategies and accessibilityplans across curriculum areas, ensuring inclusivepractice is embedded.

Monitor and support students with additional needs, implementingindividual strategies or programmes.

Data, Progress, and Provision Planning:

• To assist the SENCO in planning the provision of SEND acrossthe Academy.

• Work collaboratively with pastoral staff and year teams to

identify barriers to learning and coordinate timely interventions

and support.

• To be a key worker for students as allocated by SENCO,

regularly reviewing the impact of their provision, their progress

and liaising with teachers, subject leaders, parents and other

stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for students with

identified as SEN or with EHCPs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

_Learning Support Assistant Recruitment pack.pdf - 2.14 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grace Academy Darlaston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1068 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grace Academy Darlaston website
• Email address: GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 568 3300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grace-academy-darlaston

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Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Darlaston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk.

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