Learning Support Assistant

Moat Farm Infant School, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9QR

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,523.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Moat Farm Infant School and Nursery and Lavender Farm Nursery

Learning Support Assistant - Reception class

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Working Hours: 8:20-3.35pm (45 min lunch)

Permanent

Grade 3, £19,523 (Actual) £26,427 (FTE)

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic Reception team.

You will support children aged 4-5 in their classroom, working closely with the class teacher to support learning, adult-led activities and indoor and outdoor play. You will also play an important role in supporting children withSEN and helping every child reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Early Years education, builds positive relationships with children and families, and enjoys working as part of a supportive and hardworking team.

Previous Reception or Early Years experience is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with a strong reputation for excellence in Early Years education.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th November at 12pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th November

Interview Date: Thursday 12th November (please ensure that you are available on this day for interview)

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please call the school office on 0121 5521885, to book onto any of these tours

Thursday 22nd October @ 3.45pm and Thursday 5th October @ 3.30pm

For informal talks or information please contact:

Jayne Davis (Head of School) 0121 552 1885, jayne.davis@mfi.school

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 Moat Farm Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 407 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moat Farm Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moat-farm-infant-school-oldbury

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