Learning Support Assistant

Northfield Road Primary School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9ER

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,037.90 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children in their learning and development. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher to provide effective support for pupils, helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Learning Support Assistants play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and socially. They work closely with teachers and other staff to help pupils engage with learning, develop confidence and make progress. The successful candidate will provide support to individuals and small groups of pupils, adapting their approach to meet a range of needs and abilities.

The role requires a flexible and positive individual who can build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues. A commitment to helping children achieve their best and a willingness to contribute to all aspects of school life are essential.

As a valued member of our school community, you will receive support from experienced colleagues and leaders and have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils. If you wish to work within a successful multi-academy trust dedicated to providing high-quality education and opportunities for all children, then this role is for you.

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 Northfield Road Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Northfield Road Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northfield-road-primary-school-dudley

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