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Learning Support Assistant

Turves Green Boys' School · Birmingham · Birmingham

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Turves Green Boys’ School, Northfield, B31 4BS

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Starting Salary £22,493.38 - £23,615.00 (FTE £26,151- £27,455) 

Salary ranges dependent on level of relevant qualification held

The role:

At Turves Green Boys' School, we want the best for every single child and our Learning Support Assistants are vital in achieving this. There should be no barriers to learning and strong Learning Support Assistants will help young people be successful in school while preparing them for success in their future careers.

The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of teachers and leadership to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment.

Skillset will include:

  • Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build a rapport with our SEN pupils;
  • Adequate level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade C or Equivalent in English & Maths);
  • Holding either a relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience;
  • Having a basic understanding of child development and learning.

Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.

About us:

At Turves Green Boys’ School, developing qualities and values that will allow pupils to succeed in future endeavours is our priority. The high expectations of our pupils and staff support our traditional values. Pupils experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. With Matrix Academy Trust, we hold a shared belief that no child should fail.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To arrange an informal look at the school please contact the Head of School Mr T Walker: twalker@tgbs.co.uk

Application Deadline: 30th October 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

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About this school

Turves Green Boys' School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
538
Avg teacher salary
£48,463
Pupil:teacher ratio
12.2:1
Academy trust
MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Birmingham, Birmingham, B31 4BS

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Salary
£26,151.00 - £27,455.00 Annually (FTE) Starting Salary £22,493.38 - £23,615.00 (FTE £26,151- £27,455) 
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
20 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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