Temporary fixed term Learning Support Assistant

Light Hall School, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To start as soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) Additional paid duties for break time supervision and a toileting allowance of £40 a month are also available

Temporary fixed term Learning Support Assistant job summary

Temporary fixed term Learning Support Assistant

To start as soon as possible until 31 August 2026

25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Hours: 9.00am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday (with 2 half hour daily breaks)

Full time equivalent salary range: per annum: £26,824 - £29,540

Actual salary range for working 38 weeks a year term time only per annum £15,155 - £16,690 per annum

Additional paid duties for break time supervision and a toileting allowance of £40 a month are also available

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their very best? Join our SEND team and make a difference every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a student who has an identified special educational need, helping them to flourish both inside and outside the classroom.

As part of our dedicated team, you’ll work under the guidance of our SENDCO, supporting learning in lessons and providing one-to-one assistance where needed. You’ll play a vital role in tracking progress, keeping clear records, and ensuring every small success is celebrated along the way.

This is more than just a role, it’s the chance to make a lasting impact on a young person’s journey.

You will be joining us at a very exciting time. Our sixth form is in its second year and this brings with it numerous opportunities for continued development. The successful candidate will have access to a range of CPD opportunities and qualifications.

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you:

The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family;

Opportunities for further development in your role and progression;

Induction, training and ongoing CPD opportunities to further support your development, as well as a range of staff benefits including local government pension with generous employer contribution and free employee wellbeing services such as free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP consultations for staff and their children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week worldwide and flu jabs.

You can find out more about this role by:

visiting our school website to download a candidate pack and application form.

visiting the school - to arrange a visit, please contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover and Office Manager on 0121 746 5060 or email HR@lighthall.co.uk

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 12 March 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible).

We look forward to hearing from you.

Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects its staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

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 Light Hall School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Light Hall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/light-hall-school

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