Fierte Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an inspiring, dedicated person who can work in the role of Learning Support Assistant (General) to work at Wilnecote Junior Academy (KS2) In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth. In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will: support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience; be committed to providing learners with superb knowledge, skills and understanding through an irresistible learning adventure; have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every second of their journey is magical, memorable and of the highest possible standard; be committed to their own professional learning; be able to contribute and support the school's relentless drive to enable limitless possibilities for every child; be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Post Details Learning Support Assistant (General) Grade 3, Scale point 4 Salary FTE £25,185 (Actual Salary £19,113 pa) Part Time (Term time plus 5 days) required to work 32.5 hours per week (8:30am to 4:00pm, with 1 hour lunch). The position will be fixed term to the funding in each year group, the funding ends when a child leaves the school, this is due to be 31st August 2028. This position is linked to Year 4. Start Date: asap How to apply Applicants should submit a completed application form to kdevine@hiwj.fierte.org by the closing date. To find out more information about the position please email Karen Devine at the school office on the above email address. The application pack and full details of the role can be found on our website: Fierté Multi-Academy Trust - Vacancies (fierte.org) Please note that CV’s will NOT be accepted. School Tour at Wilnecote Junior Academy Tuesday 20 th January 2026 at 4pm – please contact Wilnecote Junior School Office to book a place on the tour on 01827 213875. Application timeline Closing date: 28 th January 2026 at 9am Shortlisting: 28 th January 2026 Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified by 29 th January 2026 Interview will take place on: Friday 13 th February 2026 Safeguarding Statement Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, Heathfields Infant and Wilnecote Junior Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. A copy of Wilnecote Junior Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here https://www.hiwj.fierte.org/attachments/download.asp?file=568&type=pdf