About this role
Learning Support Assistant
Fixed Term until 18 December 2026
Bloxwich Academy Primary - Bloxwich Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7JT
21 Hours | Term Time Only | 3 days a week
Start Date: ASAP
Starting actual salary from: £12,766.51 (FTE £26,151) to £13,403.11 (FTE £27,455)
Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held
The Role:
A fixed term position has arisen for an eager Learning Support Assistant to join Bloxwich Academy Primary until Christmas for 3 days per week.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience working with children in a primary school environment, develop their skills and learn from an experienced and supportive team.
As part of this role, you will be working under the instruction of the classroom teacher and leadership to provide appropriate support to pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this role must be passionate and willing to support pupils no matter what they need to ensure there are no barriers to learning.
Key personal qualities and skills will include:
Having excellent inter-personal skills with both children and adults; Knowledge and skills surrounding supporting children’s learning for example Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualifications; An adequate level of literacy and numeracy qualifications; A flexible approach to work and be prepared to undertake routine tasks outside of the classroom. Please refer to the job description for a full list of responsibilities and a person specification.
About us: At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.
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 apply, please complete our application form on My New term.
You may wish to contact the Headteacher Mrs Shepherd [email protected] to arrange an informal look at the school
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.