Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) with NVQ2 - Hanbury Primary School

Wmjobs; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanbury Primary School is seeking an experienced LSA to join our mainstream provision with specialist needs support. You will work under the line management of an Assistant Head Teacher and will be supported with training to develop your role.

We offer professional development, a supportive team, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education. The post is a fixed-term contract ending 31st July 2027, with potential for continuation subject to performance.

Qualifications

• Always put our children first, so that they are happy and they thrive.
• Is ambitious for our children and their futures.
• Has the experience, skills and temperament to work with all children, including those with complex needs.
• Consistently delivers high quality learning.
• Consistently promotes our nurturing and inclusive ethos and our strong culture of safeguarding.
• Is dedicated to their own professional development and sharing good practice with others.
• Is willing to go the extra mile to make a real difference to our children.

Job description

Hanbury Primary School is a mainstream school, which has a specialist provision for children with complex communication and language needs. This is an exciting opportunity to support our children and make a real difference to their lives. We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic LSA who is passionate about working with all children, including those with complex additional needs. You would receive line management from an Assistant Head Teacher and would be offered training to support you in your role.

It is an exciting time to join Hanbury, following our recent positive OFSTED inspection.

‘Pupils at Hanbury Primary School are happy and highly motivated. Leaders have high expectations for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)……. pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils speak confidently about how well staff look after them’

We are looking for someone who:

• Always put our children first, so that they are happy and they thrive
• Is ambitious for our children and their futures
• Has the experience, skills and temperament to work with all children, including those with complex needs
• Consistently delivers high quality learning
• Consistently promotes our nurturing and inclusive ethos and our strong culture of safeguarding
• Is dedicated to their own professional development and sharing good practice with others
• Is willing to go the extra mile to make a real difference to our children

We can offer you:

• Support from an experienced, positive and supportive leadership team and staff
• A supportive governing body, who wants the best for our children
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic children
• Training to support your professional development
• A bright, modern and well-resourced school building and environment
• Line management from an AHT

Shortlisting for interviews will also be subject to a successful lesson observation

Online Search

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.

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

Hours

32.5 hours per week (Standard Term Time plus 5 Training Days)

Grade

Band B, SCP 4 £26,016 pro rata (£13.48 per hour) (actual £20,390 per annum)

Location

Hanbury Primary School, Hanbury Road, West Bromwich, B70 9NT

Contract

Fixed Term Contract (Ending 31st July 2027 in the first instance)

Closing Date

Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 9am

Closing date for applications: 14th October (9.00am)

Hanbury Primary School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. All staff have a duty to safeguard our children and therefore we expect all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy (available on the school website) and participate in annual safeguarding training. As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. Shortlisted candidates applying for a regulated activity role will be asked to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Any disclosures declared on this form will be discussed at interview.