Learning Support Assistant (Part Time)- Hamstead Primary School

Hamstead Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive school

Supportive staff

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Hamstead Primary School is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to support 1-1 SEND pupils or provide SEND assistance within class. The role focuses on raising standards and building positive relationships with pupils and stakeholders.

We value energy, determination, and a proactive approach to inspiring children creatively. Visits to the school are encouraged, with appointments via the school office.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN/EAL needs.
• Good subject knowledge for primary phases.
• Commitment to raising standards and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support 1-1 SEND pupils or provide SEND support within class.
• Engage learners and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

1-1 SEND

Primary phase knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Positive relationships

Creativity in teaching

Organisation

Job description

Following our recent successful Ofsted, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with 1-1 SEND pupils or to provide SEND support within class. The successful candidate will join our hardworking and committed team who work to raise standards and outcomes for our children.

The successful candidate must display energy and determination to support us in our drive towards continuing to raise standards. Therefore, we are looking for:

• someone who is passionate about supporting our young children to ensure the best possible outcomes for them;
• someone who is committed to our values and can form positive relationships with allstakeholders;
• someone who can inspire and motivate children in creative ways;
• someone with a good subject knowledge and understanding of some of the primaryphases;
• someone who is positive and organised and can display emotional intelligence;
• someone who has experience of supporting pupils with SEN/EAL needs.

In return, we can offer you

• an inclusive school where staff and pupils are welcoming and display a positive attitude towards teaching and learning;
• a supportive staff and governing board;
• continuous professional development opportunities and support from our SENDCo.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school office on 0121 357 1557 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Hamstead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service/ and or barred list checks.

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

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Hamstead Primary School - Home

CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours

11 hours, 40 Minutes a week -Monday to Friday 1.10pm to 3.30pm

Grade

Band B, SCP 4, £26,016 (£7,157 - £7,252 per annum)

Location

Hamstead Primary School, Hamstead Rd, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 5BE

Closing Date

2nd November 2026 - 10:00AM

Interviews

Week beginning Monday 9th November 2026