Job description
SEHM Level 3 LSA
Bloxwich Academy, Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, WS2 7NR
37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Actual Starting Salary: £23,615.00 (FTE £27,455.00)
The role:
We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 qualified SEMH Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work alongside pupils with complex needs at Bloxwich Academy. At Bloxwich Academy, 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 main purpose of this role will be to work alongside smaller groups of pupils that require expert support. The successful candidate will be supporting Teachers with curriculum delivery and wider cultural capital experiences and opportunities.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and a compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment. Main skills and experience will include:
- Holding a Level 3 qualification as a Teaching Assistant;
- Having previous experience within a similar role and learning environment;
- Having an understanding of the national curriculum and other learning programmes and strategies;
- The ability to remain calm when under pressure.
Please see job description for full list of skills, duties and responsibilities.
About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.
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 apply please complete our application form on My New Term.
You may also wish to contact the head of School Mrs Eardley ceardley@bloxwichacademy.co.uk on to arrange an informal look at the school.
Application Deadline: 6th November 2026
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Bloxwich Academy
Academy sponsor led · All-through · Ages 3–16
- Pupils
- 1,449
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,501
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 14:1
- Academy trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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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Walsall, Walsall, WS2 7NR
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