Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) - Tividale Community Primary School

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

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to provide one to one and intervention support to SEND pupils at a Dudley area primary school. The fixed term contract runs January 2027 to July 2027, for 27.5 hours per week, from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm, during standard term time.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of childhood development, experience of working with SEND pupils, and a commitment to engaging with parents.

Qualifications

• Understanding of childhood development.
• Experience of working with SEND children.
• Ability to engage with parents and families.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and intervention support to SEND pupils.
• Support classroom inclusion and small-group activities.
• Assist with behaviour and learning strategies during lessons.

Skills

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.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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:

• friendly and supportive staff team
• a well- resourced school
• excellent working environment
• supportive parents and enthusiastic young learners

Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026 at 12 noon.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.

Interviews to include task-based assessment from 18th November 2026 onwards.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school Office to arrange this.

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)
Location -
Tividale Community Primary, Dudley Road West, Tividale, B69 2HT
Contract -
Fixed Term Contract (Ending 21st July 2027)
Closing Date -
Friday 13th November 2026 at 12pm