Learning Support Assistant - Reynalds Cross School
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
We are a school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and complex behaviours based in Olton, with a Satellite Centre at Green Lane in Shirley.
We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible.
If you are successful in your application, you may be asked to work at either site.
You will have a proven background and experience of successfully working in a special school environment, be able to form good working relationships with students, be an excellent role model and have excellent skills in responding to and resolving challenging behaviours.
You will need to be an enthusiastic and committed professional who is flexible and reliable, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels, particularly as a member of a team.
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own lived and personal experiences.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Please explain how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Your response should be written in your own words and based on your personal experience.
You should useconciserelevantexamplesand/or evidence todemonstratethe following:
- The situation or tasks involved
- Your role and responsibilities
- The skills or knowledge you applied
- The outcome or impact
This information will help us to understand your experience and how it relates to the role.
We are particularly interested in examples that reflect your individual contribution rather than general or theoretical descriptions.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and children to share this commitment.
All staff are expected to have an enhanced DBS check.
Successful candidates will be notified and invited for interview.
Closing date: 30th October 2026 Interview date:
November 2026
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