Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) - Tividale Community Primary

Sandwell; Tividale; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Tividale Community Primary is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to support pupils with additional needs, initially in Years 5 and 6, with flexibility to work across the school. The role involves one-to-one support for SEND pupils and collaboration with teachers.

The post is permanent from January 2027, 22 hours per week over four days (Mon-Thu, 9:00–3:30). A minimum Level 2 qualification and relevant SEND experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum Level 2 qualification with previous experience of working with primary age children with additional needs.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and implementing Education/Behaviour Plans is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a holistic approach to meeting needs and help learners progress by working with teachers and staff.
• Implement Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Promote inclusion and assist pupils to engage in activities led by teachers.
• Encourage interaction, set high expectations and support independence.
• Help pupils build resilience and positive relationships with peers and staff.
• Attend training and collaborate with internal and external professionals.
• Monitor progress using data and share outcomes with the Inclusion Co-ordinator.

Skills

SEND support

Patience

Teamwork

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