Learning Support Assistant

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

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 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: £26,151.00 - £27,455.00 Annually (FTE) Starting Salary £22,493.38 - £23,615.00 (FTE £26,151- £27,455)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Turves Green Boys’ School, Northfield, B31 4BS

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Starting Salary £22,493.38 - £23,615.00 (FTE £26,151- £27,455) 

Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

The role:

At Turves Green Boys' School, 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:

At Turves Green Boys’ School, developing qualities and values that will allow pupils to succeed in future endeavours is our priority. The high expectations of our pupils and staff support our traditional values. Pupils experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. With Matrix Academy Trust, we hold a shared belief that no child should fail.

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

Application Deadline: 30th October 2026

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

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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