Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - St. Margaret's CE Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team at a Church of England primary school. This full-time position focuses on providing personalized support to children with special educational needs, ensuring their educational experience is both enriching and inclusive. The ideal candidate will be energetic, committed, and possess strong classroom support skills. The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the holistic development of students while adhering to safeguarding and child protection procedures. Join a friendly team that values innovation and community engagement!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to support children in innovative and creative ways.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child with additional needs in the classroom.
• Participate actively in the life of the school and support team efforts.

Skills

Classroom support skills

Emotional intelligence

Innovative support techniques

Education

Relevant qualifications in education

Job description

LSA Level 2 –
full time (32.5 hours) and temporary – SEN funded

Fixed term due to funding for SEND.
The full-time role will be based with a child with additional needs; working 1:1 with the child in the classroom.

The Governors wish to appoint an energetic and committed Learning Support staff member for our Church of England primary school. We are well staffed with highly qualified support staff who participate actively in the life of our school.

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 CPD, 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.

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged – please contact the school.

Please be advised that St Margaret’s CE VA Primary School is a no-smoking site. We are committed to safeguarding and child protection procedures and our inclusive ethos where you can be your authentic self. 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.

Application closing date: 15/05/2025

Shortlisting will be based on the personal specification.

Please return completed application forms to [e-mail]

Pre-employment clearances will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

Hours

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Grade

Band B SCP 3 - 4 (£24,027 - £24,404) pro-rata (Actual salary £18,426 - £18,715) (£12.45 - £12.85 per hour plus a living wage supplement to £12.60 per hour payable from 1st April 2025)

Location

St Margaret’s CE Primary School, 301-303 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7AP

Contract Type

Fixed term until 31st August 2026 due to SEN funding

Closing Date

15th May 2025 at 5.00pm