Learning Support Assistant

Location: Coseley

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Job Title:

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB

Salary:
£22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday 08:15 - 16:30 | Tuesday - Friday 08:15 - 15:45

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time only

Start:
February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, The Wenlock School is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our warm, dedicated and close-knit team in Dudley.

This is far more than a support role. It’s a chance to make a real and lasting difference to pupils who need consistency, understanding and belief in their potential.

About the Role

The Learning Support Assistant will work specifically with individual pupils who are placed at the school, requiring 1:1 staff support. They may experience multiple social, emotional and learning challenges, related behaviours ranges from speech and sound disorder, disordered expressive language skills, delayed understanding of language, concentration and attention difficulties, challenging behaviour and work avoidance behaviours. This role is predominantly education based but will also have a wider remit including supporting families, carers and the wider community.

This role will also involve close working partnerships with all relevant agencies that support the young person including Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapy Service, Social Communication Disorder Assessment Service, Early Intervention Team and an Educational Psychologist. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all pupils.

General Responsibilities

Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of pupils

Work in line with professional standards, statutory requirements and school policies

Support the day-to-day organisation and administration of the school

Take responsibility for agreed areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management

Contribute positively to the school’s improvement journey

Undertake additional responsibilities as required

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about supporting young people:

Previous experience working in a SEND school or specialist setting

Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths

A calm, consistent and nurturing approach

A strong team player with excellent communication skills

A genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers and succeed

About us

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils 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 pupil 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 pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering…