Learning Support Assistant

Turves Green Boys' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,774.31 - £22,860.66 Annually (Actual) Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Turves Green Boys' School - Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 4BS

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday

Start Date: September 2026

Starting Salary £21,774.31 - £22,860.66 (FTE £25,315 - £26,578)  

Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

The role:

At Turves Green Boys' School, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant. We want the best for every single child, and our Learning Support Assistants are vital in achieving this. There should be no barriers to learning and strong Learning Support Assistants will help young people be successful in school while preparing them for success in their future careers. The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of teachers and leadership to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment.

Skillset will include:

• Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build a rapport with our SEN pupils;
• Adequate level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade C or Equivalent in English & Maths);
• Holding either a relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience;
• Having a basic understanding of child development and learning.

Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.

About us:

Turves Green Boys’ School is dedicated to helping every pupil reach their full potential through a no-excuses culture, where progression to top universities, sought-after apprenticeships, or skilled employment is the norm. While innovative in many areas, the school maintains traditional values of discipline, manners, and respect, with high expectations embodied in its motto, “success through endeavour.” Alongside academic achievement, the school focuses on developing personal qualities and values, offering plentiful opportunities beyond the classroom for pupils to fully engage and thrive.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

To arrange an informal look at the school for yourself please contact the Head of School Mr Walker: twalker@tgbs.co.uk

Application Deadline: 4th September 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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 Turves Green Boys' School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Turves Green Boys' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turves-green-boys-school-birmingham

Ofsted Good provider.

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