TITLE: TemporaryLearning Support Assistant– Level 2
GRADE: Grade B – £19,607 per annum after adjustment for part time hours
and weeks
ALLOWANCE: Special Needs Allowance £1198p.a. (actual amount)
LOCATION: Phoenix, Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2BX
HOURS: 31.25 hours per week, Term Time + 5 INSET Days
CONTRACT: Maternity Leave cover until July 2027
Phoenix is an ambitious and outward looking school, fully committed to raising achievement for students, developing and retaining high quality staff and curriculum innovation. Assessed as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023, our success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards and improving the quality of provision in every area.
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team of dedicated, hard-working colleagues, who contribute to an established culture of supporting students with additional needs.
If you are determined to make a difference to the life chances of young people by raising standards, expectations and achievement we would like to hear from you.
Please see our Job Description and Person Specification for more details about this role.
Some of the duties and responsibilities are:
- Supporting individual and group work to raise core skills, supporting Personalised Learning Plans and help students access the national curriculum
Assisting students to access the school curriculum and in the use of
- resources - including IT
- General support to students in line with Education, Health and Care Plans or planned provision
- Assisting in the assessment of students’ attainment and with the recording and monitoring of students’ progress
- Assisting with the supervision of students on school trips/visits
You will have attained GCSE grade 4 or above (or an equivalent qualification) and ideally, will have experience of working with children or young people in an education setting.
Closing date: Tuesday 22 September 2026 at 09:00
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to clearances being completed satisfactorily
Phoenix is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.'
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.’
In accordance with Department for Education statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), Phoenix will conduct an online search of publicly available information as part of due diligence in the Recruitment Clearances process. The outcome of an online search will be used only to meet the intended purpose of the KCSiE guidance, in relation to whether an applicant is suitable to work with children and young people. No other aspects of personal profiles will be used to form an opinion of a candidate and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise.
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Temporary Learning Support Assistant in West Bromwich employer: THE PHOENIX COLLEGIATE
At The Phoenix Collegiate, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and their families. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a nurturing environment. Located in a vibrant community, we offer flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal commitments while ensuring our staff can effectively support students and families in need.
