Learning Support Assistant

Inclusion Support Assistant

Part time: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time + INSET days)

Salary range: 5 to 10, £26,428 to £28,608 (pro rata)

Actual salary: £

Actual working hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Our support staff team is integral to the school’s vision to ensure that all children can flourish and achieve their full potential in all aspects of school life.

The successful candidate will inspire our children and support them in making good progress in their learning and social/emotional development. In addition to providing classroom support, you will spend a proportion of time working 1:1 to fulfil the requirements of an EHCP. Ideally the successful candidate will possess a relevant TA qualification, but all experience and training will be beneficial.

Coleshill C of E Primary School is a two-form entry primary, inspected by Ofsted in March 2026 as meeting the expected standard in all areas.

The school is part of the Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, a dynamic and supportive MAT with the vision: "Clothed in LOVE (Colossians 3:14) we are a united family of schools serving our communities and helping ALL to flourish." BDMAT understand the importance of investment in people, including providing exceptional support for teachers at all stages of their career. As a MAT, we have a strong network of 19 schools in the region.

We believe our school should be a place where we all want to be - where our strong values of love, hope and belonging are lived out by everyone within school, from our well-behaved children who want to learn, to our dedicated colleagues who are as committed to quality as you are.

Our school stands at the heart of the community it serves, and benefits from extensive open space and an ongoing programme of investment in the grounds and buildings. Our easily accessible location makes commuting from Birmingham, Coventry, Nuneaton, Tamworth Lichfield and the surrounding areas simple.

As part of the team you will be supported by your class teacher whilst also enjoying the autonomy to bring your own unique experiences to the classroom. We understand the importance of the broad and deep learning opportunities that allow children to engage with their learning and flourish. Music and sport in particular are our passions - we look forward to hearing about yours.

The successful candidate will:

• Be sympathetic to the culture and ethos of our Christian distinctiveness.
• Be willing to take advantage of training opportunities that allow you to further develop your skills.
• Have enthusiasm, drive and commitment to the development of excellence.
• Be committed to creating a nurturing environment that stimulates positive behaviour and well-being.
• Share our vision for outstanding primary school practice and development.
• Be an excellent team player with the highest expectations of themselves.
• Be involved in all aspects of school life.
• Have experience of working with children across the primary age range.
• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Take responsibility for observing, planning, tracking and evaluating children’s learning and development.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers when supporting children in their learning and development.

We can offer you:

• Pupils who are well behaved, love their teachers and want to make the most of their abilities.
• A committed and collaborative Senior Leadership Team, Local Academy Board and Multi-Academy Trust.
• Teaching and support staff colleagues with high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development.
• A caring culture with a commitment to providing the best for our children, including pastoral support based on a restorative approach.
• Employee schemes and a supportive environment to help ensure positive wellbeing for all.

In line with our Safeguarding Policy, Coleshill C of E Primary School & Nursery and Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT) 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.

All roles within school are subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).

The school’s policy requires all applicants for employment to disclose any previous unspent criminal convictions, any cautions which have not expired, or any pending prosecutions, that are not 'protected' as defined by the Ministry of Justice.

References of all shortlisted candidates will be sought prior to interview.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. BDMAT is a Disability Confident employer and also a member of the Stonewall Diversity Programme.

If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.