Learning Support Assistant

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Learning Support AssistantLocation: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SBHours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 3:45pmSalary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: November 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role We're looking for a passionate and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our specialist team and help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. This is much more than a classroom support role. You'll work closely with students who require individualised support, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Every day brings new challenges, achievements, and opportunities to positively impact a young person's future. Working alongside teachers, therapists, families, and external professionals, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where students feel understood, valued, and empowered to succeed. Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone with the right values, resilience, and passion for supporting young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs Helping students overcome social, emotional, communication, and learning barriers Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom to maximise engagement and progress Building positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, independence, and wellbeing Working collaboratively with teachers, families, therapists, and external agencies Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive What you will bring A minimum Level 3 qualification GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths required Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs Excellent communication and teamwork skills A calm, resilient, and nurturing approach A genuine passion for helping students reach their potential About Us Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for students aged 7–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences. We are building an Outstanding provision a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every student to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment. At Wenlock, you'll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower students to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1JBRP1_UKTJ