Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) - Tividale Community Primary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to support groups of primary-aged pupils with additional needs. Initially based in Years 5 and 6, the role may involve cross-school duties or one-to-one SEND support. 4 days per week, 22 hours, 9.00am–3.30pm.

The post requires a minimum Level 2 qualification and prior experience with SEND pupils. A permanent contract starts January 2027. Applicants will undergo safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum Level 2 qualification with experience of primary SEND.
• Available to work 22 hours per week, Mon-Thu 9:00–15:30 during term time.

Responsibilities

• Develop a holistic approach to meeting needs by supporting learners with additional needs.
• Implement Individual Education/Behaviour Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care.
• Promote inclusion and interaction among pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teachers.
• Set challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Help pupils develop resilience and independence, forming positive relationships with peers and staff.
• Attend training and work with internal and external professionals.
• Track progress of pupils with additional needs and share data with the Inclusion Co-ordinator.

Skills

Supporting pupils

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to work closely with groups of pupils with additional needs to support them to achieve their potential. The post will initially be based in Years 5 and 6 but must be flexible to work across the whole school to meet our children's needs or one to one with SEND pupils.

This is a permanent contract to start in January 2027 for 4 days per week Monday to Thursday. 22 hours per week 9.00am to 3.30pm. You must be minimum level 2 qualified with previous experience of working with primary age children with additional needs.

The Job

• Develop a holistic approach to meeting needs, enabling learners to make good progress by working with teachers, other support staff and external agencies.
• Implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teachers.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Help pupils develop resilience and independence, forming positive relationships with peers and staff.
• Attend training and work alongside internal and external professionals
• Track progress of pupils with additional needs using available data and share this with the Inclusion Co-ordinator.

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.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barred List Check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Checks will be undertaken in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements including an online search.

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.

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

• Hours - 22 hours per week (Standard Term Time plus 5 training days) (Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 3.30pm with 1 hour lunch)
• Grade - Band B, SCP 4 £26,016 pro rata (£13.48 per hour) (actual £13,803 per annum)
• Location - Tividale Community Primary, Dudley Road West, Tividale, B69 2HT
• Contract - Permanent
• Closing Date - Friday 13th November 2026 at 12pm