Victoria Park Academy – Smethwick Learning Support Assistant Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Required to Start: 1 September 2026 Salary: Grade D SCP 9-17 Victoria Park Academy is a 3-form entry Primary school in Smethwick and the lead academy of Victoria Academies Trust. The trust aims to build a family of schools who share a passion for powerful, immersive and creative learning. We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work within the school and welcome applications from LSA’s with a range of experience. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated LSA who can demonstrate that they are: • A creative thinker, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child • Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team • Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children • Have a good understanding of pupils with SEND and how to support them in school • Have prior experience of delivering synthetic phonics We can offer the successful candidate: • A commitment to continuing professional development • A supportive and hardworking staff team who are united in their drive to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes academically and socially • Friendly and happy children who are keen and eager to learn • Trust discount and staff wellbeing packages • Flexible working policies Victoria Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. For further information, please contact Mrs Uppal (Office Manager) on 0121 558 8701. To apply please visit our Trust site https://victoriaacademiestrust.org/new_vacancies/ Please return completed applications marked for the attention Mrs Uppal, Victoria Park Academy, Ballot Street, Smethwick, B66 3HH or by email to manjinder.uppal@victoriaparkacademy.org.uk. Closing Date: Midday, Friday 19th June 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Hours - 32.5 hours per week Grade - Grade D SCP 9-17 Location - Victoria Park Academy, Ballot Street, Smethwick, B66 3HH Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Friday 19th June 2026 at 12pm