Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - Ferndale Primary School

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Hamstead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an energetic and committed Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Level 2 for a part-time, temporary role funded through SEN allocations. You will work with children with a range of needs across our large primary school, potentially in Learning Zones with ASC and complex communication needs or within classrooms.

The Governors seek a dedicated practitioner with high standards and the ability to thrive in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High expectations
• Flexible approach to working with children
• Good classroom support skills

Responsibilities

• Working with children with a range of needs across the school
• Good understanding of working with children with SEND
• Committed to our values and to the children, parents and community

Job description

LSA Level 2 - Part-time and temporary, based on SEN funding. Working with children with a range of needs across school. The role may be based in one of our Learning Zones with children with ASC and complex communication needs or with children in classrooms/spaces. The Governors wish to appoint an energetic and committed Learning Support staff member for our large primary school. We are well staffed with highly qualified support staff who participate actively in the life of our school, including through appraisal. The successful applicant will have good classroom support skills, high expectations and will be part of our friendly and hardworking team. They will have a good understanding of working with children with SEND and a flexible approach to working with children. We are fully focused on raising standards through bespoke Professional Learning, whilst ensuring the effective development of the whole child.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Focused on supporting in innovative and creative ways
• Committed to our values, our children, parents and community
• A clear thinking, positive, aspirational and organised practitioner who demonstrates emotional intelligence.