Learning Support Assistant (General) - Wilnecote Junior Academy (part of Fierte MAT)

Fierte Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an inspiring, dedicated person who can work in the role of Learning Support Assistant (General) to work at Wilnecote Junior Academy (KS2).

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

About the Role

We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

• Support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;
• Be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure;
• Have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard;
• Be committed to their own professional learning;
• Be able to contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child;
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.

Post Details

• Title: Learning Support Assistant (General)
• Grade: 3, Scale point 4
• Salary: FTE £25,185 (Actual Salary £19,113 pa)
• Part Time (Term time plus 5 days) - 32.5 hours per week (8:30 am to 4:00 pm, with 1 hour lunch).
• This position will be fixed term, linked to Year 4, ending when a child leaves the school (31st August 2028).
• Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a completed application form to by the closing date. To find out more information about the position please email Karen Devine at the school office on the above email address.

The application pack and full details of the role can be found on our website: Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org).

Note that CVs will NOT be accepted.

School Tour at Wilnecote Junior Academy

Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 4 pm - please contact Wilnecote Junior School Office to book a place on the tour on .

Application Timeline

• Closing date: 28th January 2026 at 9 am
• Shortlisting: 28th January 2026
• Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified by 29th January 2026
• Interview: Friday 13th February 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, Heathfields Infant and Wilnecote Junior Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will require disclosure of all unspent and spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

Additional Information

A copy of Wilnecote Junior Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here