Learning Support Assistant

Oldbury Academy is a large secondary school, serving ca 1400 11-16 year olds and is part of the Stour Vale Academy Trust. Ofsted recently inspected our school and concluded that “pupils at this school receive a good education” and it is well led and school leaders are committed to further improvements.

Oldbury Academy is a calm and safe school and this leads to a positive and orderly environment that allows staff to do their jobs and students to learn effectively. Staff are proud to work at Oldbury Academy and high quality recruitment will further improve the student experience.

Contract: Permanent - Part time (28 hours) Term Time Plus One Week (39 weeks)

Salary:  Grade 3

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Academy to support the achievement of our students.  You will be working across both key stages (3 and 4) with specific pupils or classes, identified by the SEND team and/or external agencies.  You will have an integral role in supporting pupils to make progress from their starting points.

Please see the Job Description below for further details. 

For an informal discussion please contact:  Miss A Wilden - PA to Headteacher/Office Manager

Deadline for Applications:  Wednesday 6th July 2022 at 9.00am

Interview date:  Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 11th July 2022

To apply for this post, please complete the application form below and return to Miss A Wilden, either by post to Oldbury Academy, Pound Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8NE or by email to applications@oldburyacademy.org.uk 

Or visit https://oldburyacademy.com/vacancies to download an application form. 

If you would like an application form in 'Word' format please email applications@oldburyacademy.org.uk

For further information regarding Oldbury Academy please see our website: https://oldburyacademy.com  

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