Learning Support Worker

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in West Bromwich is seeking a Learning Support Worker to join their Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will support students with special educational needs by teaching small groups and providing individualized tutoring. There are excellent career development opportunities and CPD provisions offered. The role requires a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Closing date for applications is January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills

Excellent career development opportunities

Exceptional CPD provision

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN.
• Ability to tailor support based on student needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with children.

Responsibilities

• Teach small groups of students supporting their SEN requirements.
• Tutor individual students.
• Support students’ learning across the curriculum.

Skills

Teaching small groups

Individual tutoring

Supporting SEN requirements

Promoting inclusion

Job description

POST: Learning Support Worker

LOCATION: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

GRADE: Band D SCP 9 – 17

SALARY: £27,255 - £31,022 per annum pro rata

HOURS: 37 Hours, term time plus 1 week

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year. It is now at full capacity with 805 students on roll.

Recently graded by Ofsted as outstanding in 3 categories and extremely close to outstanding in the 4th, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to an inclusive education for all students at every ability level, and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for a Learning Support Worker to join our Inclusion Team.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• A supportive working environment and team ethos
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.

Key Responsibilities:

• To teach small groups of students supporting their SEN requirements.
• To tutor individual students.
• Support students’ learning across the curriculum, tailoring support to match the students’ needs.
• To promote inclusion and contribute to the successful induction of new students to the Academy.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026