Learning Support Assistant 1:1 in Tamworth

We have a job vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant to work with EHCP children. The post is fixed term in the first instance until July 2027, but there may be opportunity to extend depending on school requirements at the time. Working term time only.

Key information:

• Hours: 32.5 per week
• Contract: Fixed term until July 2027 but may be opportunity to extend
• Start date: ASAP - September 2026
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing date: 9 am Thursday 27 August 2026

What we can offer you:

• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
• The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
• Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
• A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pensions Scheme (TPS)
• Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Person specification:

• Level 2 LSA Qualification (or willing to work towards)
• Experience working 1:1 with Autistic child, Global delay and learning needs
• Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Able to work constructively as part of a team whilst demonstrating initiative

Job description:

A Learning Support Assistant will foster the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the Academy, enable pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standards of achievement for all pupils.

Support for pupils:

• Support pupils’ learning activities, attend to additional learning needs, and help in development
• Help with the care and support of pupils
• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
• Be an effective model for pupil behaviour
• Assist pupils in carrying out schemes of work and programmes set by teaching staff
• Support pupils’ in their individual learning and development, for example, in their acquisition of cognitive and learning skills
• Help pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and thus to improve their attainment across the curriculum

Support for the teacher:

• Help with classroom resources and records
• Contribute to the management of pupils' behaviour, both in the classroom and on the playground, as required
• Support the Academy curriculum, especially literacy and numeracy activities
• Provide support for learning activities
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for pupils and staff
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities
• Assist in the record of pupils’ progress

Support for the Academy:

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and parents
• Contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security
• Review and develop their own professional practice
• Recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body
• Attend training events
• Assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases
• Assist in the preparation of reports on pupils' performance, and contribute to the maintenance of pupils' records
• Liaise effectively with parents and other parties, as required

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries. We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.