Job Description

POST: Apprentice L2 Learning Support Assistant - SEN Focus

LOCATION: Holyhead Primary Academy

SALARY: 7.55 per hour

HOURS: 31 Hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm), Term time plus training days

Fixed term until completion of the apprenticeship

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.


We are looking for an Apprentice Learning Support Assistant who is passionate and committed to the welfare and development of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of the EYFS curriculum, child development, and possess a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting children with additional needs.

We can offer:

Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience*
Excellent career development opportunities*
Exceptional CPD provision*
a supportive working environment and team ethos*
friendly, enthusiastic children.*

Key Responsibilities:

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school and Trust policies including the staff code of conduct. To provide classroom support to pupils under the direction of the teacher. Supporting children with additional educational needs

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS),

including a Children's Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025

Interviews: Monday 15th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this post early