Learning Support Assistant – Elm Tree Primary Academy

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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Victoria Academies Trust,

About this Role

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a new special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs. Phase 1 opened in September 2022 with a Reception class and Y1 class and Phase 2 will open as a brand new build in September 2023 in Friar Park Road Wednesbury. This is a very exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant. The position will allow the successful candidate to be part of a small team and grow with the school as it reaches its full capacity by September 2025.

Candidate Profile

  • Creative thinkers, passionate, committed and determined to secure the best possible outcomes for every child
  • Experience of working with autistic pupils
  • Energetic, positive and able to work effectively as part of our team
  • Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidate

  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • A supportive and hardworking staff team
  • Happy to discuss flexible working
  • Access to our benefits programme Pluxee

Please see attached job description within the recruitment pack.

For more information or to apply, please follow this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149156/EDV-2026-ETPA-68619

Safeguarding and Disclosure

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

Legislation

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Role Details

Hours: 31 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 training days

Grade: Band B SCP 4 £25,185 FTE (Actual salary £18,828 + £1459 SEN Allowance per annum)

Location: Elm Tree Primary Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 9am

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Posted: June 12th, 2026