Learning Support Assistant (Fixed-Term) - Pennyhill Primary School

Wmjobs; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennyhill Primary School, West Bromwich, is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term until 2027. The post requires starting October 2026 or as soon as clearances allow, to support learning for groups and individuals with diverse needs.

Hours are 33.5 per week, term time plus 5 days, with Grade B SCP 4, £26,016 (Actual Salary £21,018–£21,290 p.a.). The school offers a supportive environment and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Supports learning for groups and individuals with varying needs.
• Works with pupils who have gaps in learning.
• Complies with school policies and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of groups and individuals.
• Remain calm, patient, and nurturing with pupils.
• Work well with other adults in the school.
• Contribute to improving life chances for all pupils.

Skills

Self-motivation

Calm demeanor

Patience

Inclusive practice

Support learning

Team collaboration

Job description

LSA (Fixed Term Until 2027)

Required from October 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to clearances)

Pennyhill Primary School is a large primary school with amazing children, families and staff in West Bromwich. We are passionate about providing high quality and varied learning that inspires, raises aspirations, and enriches lives, enabling all children to achieve their full potential.

We are now looking to grow a talented and hardworking team of support staff. You must have the ability to support the learning of different groups of pupils and a desire to work with individuals who have varying needs.

These positions are full time and term time only.

You will need to:

• Be self-motivated and dedicated to supporting both groups and individual children.
• Be calm, patient, caring and nurturing
• Enjoy working with children who have additional needs, praising small steps progress
• Have the ability to work with children who have gaps in their learning
• Work well with other adults
• Have a desire to work in a school that is committed to improving the life chances for all pupils

We can offer you:

• Delightful, well-behaved children
• A supportive working environment
• A highly skilled, professional staff team
• Resources and training to enable you to undertake your role successfully

Further information linking to our school website is available on our website Pennyhill Primary School - Just another WordPress site

CV’s will not be accepted.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: 33.5 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days

Grade:Grade B, SCP 4, £26,016 (Actual Salary - £21,018 - £21,290 p.a.)

Location:Pennyhill Primary School, Sandwell, West Midlands, Hollyhedge Rd, West Bromwich B71 3BU

Closing Date:Monday 5th October 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026