Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Supportive school environment

Excellent resources

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to provide one-to-one and intervention support for SEND pupils across the school. The role is fixed term from January 2027 to July 2027, with potential extension, and part-time 27.5 hours per week (9:00 am – 3:30 pm, term-time only).

The successful candidate will be positive, flexible and experienced with SEND pupils, committed to safeguarding, and able to build strong relationships with children, families and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEND pupils.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Availability to work term-time only.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and intervention support to SEND pupils.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan targeted support.
• Support parental engagement and communications where appropriate.
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive school environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Child development understanding

SEND experience

Parental engagement

Relationship building

Job description

Governors wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to provide one to one and intervention support to SEND pupils across the school. This is a fixed term contract starting in January 2027 initially to end of July 2027 but with the possibility of this being extended. The working hours are 27.5 per week 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.

• Is positive and flexible
• Has an understanding of childhood development
• Has experience of working with SEND children
• Recognises the importance of parental engagement
• Is able to establish effective relationships with a wide range of people

We can offer a friendly and supportive staff team, a well- resourced school, excellent working environment, supportive parents and enthusiastic young learners. This post offers an excellent career opportunity in this high quality, very supportive school, judged to be good by Ofsted.

Band B, SCP 4 £26,016 pro rata (£13.48 per hour) (actual £16,882 per annum), This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post. Clearance checks will be carried out in accordance with KCSIE including an online search. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE. Hours - 27.5 hours per week (Standard Term Time Only) (9.00 am to 3.30 pm) Grade - Band B, SCP 4 £26,016 pro rata (£13.48 per hour) (actual £16,882 per annum)