Learning Support Assistant


Company:	Barnardo's
Salary:	£26,666 to £27,838 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chelmsley Wood, B37 7TN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are excited to announce that, due to increased numbers of learners, we are looking for a part time, term time only, Learning Support Assistant to work at our Centre in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham.

We have a high number of learners who need special educational needs and need additional help whilst in the classroom. We are looking for someone who has a real passion for working with young people aged 16+ to help made a difference to their learning experience, which will then help them to progress into either further education, apprenticeships or employment.

Job Purpose:

The successful application will be under the direct/instruction of Teaching Staff or appropriate Team Manager, to provide general support to staff and students.

Key Responsibilities are:

Supporting Teaching and learning in the Centre

Caring for the welfare of pupils in school and providing pastoral support when needed

Work as a team to ensure smooth delivery of qualifications

Organising equipment and resources and assisting with administration tasks

Assisting with behaviour management of pupils

Getting to know students and their individual needs (accessing Educational Health Care plans)

Upholding Barnardo's Basis and Values

The successful applicant will need to have the following:

Some previous experience of working in a school setting and providing support to young people

Possess or be willing to working towards an NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification as well as possessing good literacy and numeracy skills.

Have a real passion for making a difference to young peoples lives helping them to progress into apprenticeships or employment.

Do you have these qualities? Do you have a passion for making a difference to young peoples learning? If so, please apply!

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

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