Learning Support Assistant

Overview

The Learning Support Assistant will work specifically with individual pupils who are placed at the school, requiring one‑on‑one staff support. The pupils may experience multiple social, emotional and learning challenges, ranging from speech and sound disorders, disordered expressive language skills, delayed understanding of language, concentration and attention difficulties, challenging behaviour and work avoidance behaviours. This role is predominantly education based but will also have a wider remit including supporting families, carers and the wider community. The assistant will also collaborate closely with all relevant agencies that support the young person including Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapy Service, Social Communication Disorder Assessment Service, Early Intervention Team and an Educational Psychologist. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area, sharing the school\’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well‑being of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of The Wenlock School;
• Take on specific tasks related to the day‑to‑day administration and organisation of the school;
• Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
• Take on any additional responsibilities that might be determined from time to time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEND schools;
• Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.

About the School

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co‑educational day school for pupils aged 7‑18 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences. We are building an outstanding provision – a school that transforms lives through creativity, care and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every pupil to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment. At Wenlock, you\’ll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration and compassion. Together, we empower pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.

Employer

Acorn Education is the UK\’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Employment Conditions

Location: Dudley, West Midlands (County)

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum – Full time

Work schedule: 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial – work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full‑time pay.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits via Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support

Additional Information

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.