PE Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, and flexible PE Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our exceptional team at Ormiston NEW Academy. As an LSA, you’ll be an integral part of a student’s learning journey—helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The role responsibilities are varied and could involve working with young people who find learning difficult because they have a disability or a health issue, who need help with their behavioural and social development, have dyslexia, or who do not speak English as their first language. You will work with students on a one‑on‑one or within small groups.

Ormiston NEW Academy is a vibrant and rapidly growing school in Wolverhampton, rated Good by Ofsted and widely recognised for its clear pedagogical model, calm and inclusive culture, and consistent standards of excellence. The latest inspection report praises the school’s leaders for creating a "culture where positive behaviour and discipline are celebrated". Students at NEW Academy understand that they must try their best and always strive for excellence.

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well‑being programmes, including counselling service

Applications must be received by 12pm on Friday 3rd July 2026.

Ormiston NEW Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: