Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Salary: TA2 (pts 5-6), £17,655.84‬ - £17,935.75 per annum (actual)

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only + 5 days

Monday - Friday 08:45am - 3:15pm (30 minute unpaid break)

Contract: permanent

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (TA2) to join a forward thinking team, who are dedicated to supporting our children in reaching their potential. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally, develop teaching and wider professional skills and make a huge contribution to the ever-growing success and reputation of our academy. Candidates of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

You will be responsible for enabling access to learning for all pupils at Woodfield Academy. To assist with the management of individual pupils, or a small group of pupils who have needs that are additional to and different from their peers. To work both in and outside of the classroom. To meet the specific needs of individual pupils, in line with their Education Health Care Plan

In return, we can offer:

• A motivated, hard-working and supportive team of professionals to learn alongside and from
• Friendly pupils with a passion for learning
• A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development

Benefits of joining the school:

• A free health care plan from Simply Health making sure you are always assured that your own physical and mental health is our priority.
• A senior leadership team who will provide support to allow you to be successful within your role
• Woodfield ‘wonders of the week’ where staff nominate each other for the great work they are doing
• Senior leaders openly encourage career progression and share the many professional development opportunities with staff.
• A staff team who are caring and always look out for each other. The staff room is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established.
• A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged.
• A sense of belonging and that every role is valued under the #onewoodfield ethos.

Closing date: Wednesday 21st March 2025

Interviews: week commencing 31st March 2025