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Learning Support Assistant

Direct from school

Recruiting organisation: Matchborough First School Academy

West Midlands

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Job details

Location
West Midlands
Employer type
Direct from school
Posted by the original source
28 July 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
11 August 2026
Applications close
1 September 2026

Job description

About this Role We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and highly effective Achievement Assistant (TA2) to join our team and provide high‑quality support to teachers within the classroom. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the life chances of our pupils by recognising each child as an individual, listening attentively to their thoughts and feelings, and placing their needs and safety at the heart of our work. Our ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children, be reflective in their practice, engage in ongoing professional learning, and enjoy working flexibly as part of a collaborative classroom team. Working pattern Monday to Friday 8.50-3.30 including a 30 minute unpaid break - 30.83 hours For more information about this role, please email office2@matchborough.crst.org.uk. Closing date for all applications is 9am Tuesday 1st September 2026. We reserve the right to conclude the campaign ahead of schedule in the event of a high volume of applications We also encourage applicants to visit our School Website and the Central Region Schools Trust website. Please review our full candidate pack for further information. Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our stringent recruitment process, all applicants undergo thorough child protection screening, encompassing checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure, in strict alignment with the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines, which also includes an online search for all shortlisted candidates. At Central Region Schools Trust, we stand as proud advocates for diversity and inclusivity across all our schools, serving as an equal-opportunities employer and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate is required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with Children's barred list.

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Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)

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