Inclusion Support Assistant - Blakeley Heath Primary School

Blakeley Heath Primary School; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blakeley Heath Primary School in Wolverhampton is seeking an Inclusion Support Assistant to support teaching and learning. The role is fixed term to end of Summer Term and full-time, term-time only with 30 hours per week across 45.28 weeks per year.

The successful candidate will have enthusiasm for working with children, the ability to relate well to children and adults, and be able to work well in a team while helping reduce barriers to learning and safeguarding pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting.
• Ability to develop children's skills and knowledge to help progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Understanding of reducing barriers for children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the school.
• Assist inclusion and access to learning for pupils.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.
• Maintain positive links between home and school.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Relate well to children and adults

Teamwork

Knowledge of reducing barriers for d h

Job description

Fixed term to end of Summer Term.

Full time, term time only.

30 hours per week. 45.28 weeks per year.

Salary:£26,821 to £27,248 FTE

Actual salary:£21,520 to £21,863

Blakeley Heath Primary is a caring, welcoming school where everyone feels valued and safe. Our extensive grounds (which include a forest school) are a hidden gem of Wombourne. Our children make us proud every day – whether for academic success or for demonstrating the other skills and traits we develop through learning together.

Blakeley Heath Primary is a good school with 360 pupils and a governor run nursery which is continuing to grow and develop.

We can offer you:

• Friendly children who are well behaved and enthusiastic to learn
• A commitment to continued professional development
• Supportive parents, colleagues and governors
• A school committed to improvement

The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced Inclusion Support Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have enthusiasm for working with children
• Develop children’s individual skills and knowledge, so they can make progress in key areas
• Have knowledge of reducing barriers for children
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of our children
• Support and maintain positive links between home and school
• Have a friendly and caring nature
• Relate well to children and adults
• Work well in a team

Closing date: Monday 2nd November at 9.00am

Interviews: Monday 9th November – times to be confirmed

Blakeley Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, we will complete online searches (including publicly available social media profiles) on all shortlisted candidates.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation, you will be required to provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom.