Learning Support Assistant - Level 3
Hillary Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9BP22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 2pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)
Learning Support Assistant - Level 3 job summary
Job Description: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Hillary Primary School, Walsall, WS2 9BP
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Salary: Learning Support Assistant - Level 3 (32.5 hours) Term Time Only Grade 5 point 12 to 17
Main Purpose of the RoleAs a Learning Support Assistant at Hillary Primary School, you will play a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils within our diverse and vibrant primary school community. You will work closely with pupils, teachers, parents, and the pastoral team to implement the Thrive, Approach, supporting children’s wellbeing behaviour, and mental health. Your contribution will be essential in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, thrive emotionally, and achieve their full potential.
Hillary Primary serves a multicultural community with 97% of pupils from minority ethnic groups, 68.7% with English as an Additional Language, and 21.8% of pupils with SEND. Many pupils come from highly deprived backgrounds, and your role will be pivotal in fostering inclusion, resilience, and positive engagement aligned with our school vision and values.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Thrive Approach Implementation
Deliver targeted Thrive interventions to support pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing.
Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to pupils’ individual needs.
Respond sensitively and effectively to pupils’ behavioural and emotional needs using a restorative approach and principles of reparative justice.
Collaborate with teaching staff and parents to develop and implement individual and group action plans.
Monitoring and Reporting
Monitor pupil progress and behavioural changes, adapting support strategies accordingly.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of interventions, communications, and pupil progress.
Participate in regular pastoral team meetings to review and plan pupil support.
Liaison and Collaboration
Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure coordinated support for pupils.
Share best practice and contribute to whole-school strategies for improving pupil wellbeing and behaviour.
Support pupils during transition periods to foster continuity and confidence.
Supporting Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
Promote the school’s ethos of inclusion and acceptance of all pupils regardless of background or ability.
Support pupils with English as an Additional Language and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Assist in creating a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
General Duties
Adhere to all school policies including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
Attend relevant training and professional development activities.
Support school events such as assemblies and parents’ evenings as required.
Skills and CompetenciesKnowledge of the Thrive Approach and social/emotional learning strategies.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, tailored to varied audiences including pupils with EAL and SEND.
Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with pupils facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and reliability. Organisational skills to maintain detailed records and manage multiple interventions. Understanding of restorative practice principles and their application in a school setting.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity to support our diverse school community.
Basic proficiency in ICT to support record keeping and learning activities.
Professional DevelopmentHillary Primary values continuous professional growth and offers opportunities for Learning Support Assistants to develop their skills through:
Regular training on the Thrive Approach, behaviour management, safeguarding, and inclusion.
Access to CPD sessions tailored to supporting pupils with SEND, EAL, and social-emotional needs.
Participation in staff meetings and collaborative learning communities.
Opportunities to share good practice and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
Support for career progression within the school or wider education sector.
SafeguardingHillary Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils is a priority in all aspects of your work.
Be familiar with and adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures. Report any concerns about pupil welfare or safeguarding immediately to the designated safeguarding lead.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Participate in safeguarding training and updates as required.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all pupils.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks in line with statutory requirements.
This job description reflects the key responsibilities and expectations for the Learning Support Assistant role at Hillary Primary School, tailored to our unique school context, vision, and values.
Your appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a period of probationary service of 12 weeks or such longer period as the Forge Brook Trust may require of you. During your probationary period, you will be expected to demonstrate your suitability for the post. You should ensure you have been issued with a copy of the employee guidelines on probation, which are available from the Academy.
The role of Learning Support Assistant is based at Hillary Primary School. However, employees may be required to work at or transfer between academies within the Trust, either on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on the operational needs of the Trust. Reasonable notice will be given, and consideration will be given to personal circumstances wherever possible.
If you would like to visit school please email Satvinder Patel, School Administration Manager spatel@hillary.walsall.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 at 2pm.
Interviews shall take place week commencing 18th May 2026.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hillary Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 708 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Hillary Primary School website
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