Learning Support Assistant

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 with SEN allowance to join Albert Pritchard Infant and Wood Green Junior Federated Schools. The position is permanent with 32.5 hours per week during term time plus 5 inset days, commencing from November 2026 or sooner.

You will support the Class Teacher, make effective use of resources, and strive to raise standards for all children.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and reliability.
• Ability to support the class teacher and use resources effectively.
• Willingness to work with children and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and use resources to raise learning standards.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Contribute to creating a challenging, innovative, and creative curriculum.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Job Details

Learning Support Assistant Level 2 with SEN allowance

Permanent

Commencing from - November 2026 or sooner

The Executive Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, hard-working and committed individual to join our experienced, committed and happy team of staff. The successful candidates will work alongside, and support the Class Teacher, making effective use of resources in order to achieve the highest standards of learning and achievement for all children.

We require a team player who communicates effectively with colleagues, parents and carers and is committed to raising standards by providing a challenging, innovative and creative curriculum.

You will need good interpersonal skills and must be trustworthy, reliable, punctual and enthusiastic about working with children.

You will be joining a school with hard working, friendly and dedicated staff.

Posts available 32.5 hours per week between the hours of 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Previous applicants need not apply for the role.

We hold the right to close this vacancy sooner than the closing date.

Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE

Interviews:

Week commencing 21st September 2026

Hours :

32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days

Grade :

Band B SCP 4 (£26,016) pro rata (Actual salary £20,390)

Location :

Albert Pritchard Infant and Wood Green Junior Federated Schools

Contract Type :

Permanent

Closing Date :

Friday 18th September 2026 - 12.00 p.m.

Supporting Documents for Learning Support Assistant - Albert Pritchard Infant and Wood Green Junior Federated Schools.

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