Learning Support Assistant 1:1 at Landau Forte Academy Greenacres

We have a job vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant to work with EHCP children. The post is fixed term in the first instance until July 2027, but there may be opportunity to extend depending on school requirements at the time. Working term time only.

Do you want to work with inquisitive children and collaborative staff? Does this sound like your perfect job?  Then Landau Forte Academy Greenacres is the place for you.

Key information

·       Hours: 32.5 per week

·       Contract:  Fixed term until July 2027 but may be opportunity to extend

·       Start date: ASAP – September 2026

·       Salary: Competitive

·       Closing date: 9am Thursday 27 August 2026

·       A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·       The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·       Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·       A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·       Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pensions Scheme (TPS)

·       Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

·       Landau Forte Academy Greenacres is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

·       Level 2 LSA Qualification (or willing to work towards).

·       Experience working 1:1 with Autistic child, Global delay and learning needs.

·       Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

·       Able to work constructively as part of a team whilst demonstrating initiative.

A Learning Support Assistant will foster the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the Academy, enable pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standards of achievement for all pupils.

Support for pupils:

·       Support pupils’ learning activities, attend to additional learning needs, and help in development.

·       Help with the care and support of pupils.

·       Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils.

·       Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups.

·       Be an effective model for pupil behaviour.

·       Assist pupils in carrying out schemes of work and programmes set by teaching staff.

·       Support pupils’ in their individual learning and development, for example, in their acquisition of cognitive and learning skills.

·       Help pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and thus to improve their attainment across the curriculum.

Support for the teacher:

·       Help with classroom resources and records.

·       Contribute to the management of pupils' behaviour, both in the classroom and on the playground, as required.

·       Support the Academy curriculum, especially literacy and numeracy activities.

·       Provide support for learning activities.

·       Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for pupils and staff.

·       Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.

·       Assist in the record of pupils’ progress.

Support for the Academy:

·       Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and parents.

·       Contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security.

·       Review and develop their own professional practice.

·       Recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body.

·       Attend training events.

·       Assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases.

·       Assist in the preparation of reports on pupils' performance, and contribute to the maintenance of pupils' records.

·       Liaise effectively with parents and other parties, as required.

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend. 

The local area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.

Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre.

·         Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10

·         Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

·         Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

1.   Complete the application form online - visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk