Learning Support Assistant - The Meadows School

The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS); Oldbury; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

SEN allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee rewards

Professional development

Support & supervision

Staff wellbeing

Creative curriculum

Friendly team

Resources

Descripción de la vacante

The Meadows School in Oldbury is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant with experience of working with students with complex and profound needs. Full training will be given, and you will be a passionate team player dedicated to making a real difference to our students' learning outcomes.

We offer a SEN allowance, a pension scheme, flexible working, staff wellbeing support, and extensive professional development. Informal visits are welcomed; applications close 18 November 2026.

Formación

• Experience of working with students with complex and profound needs (SEND).
• Enthusiastic with real passion for working with children with SEND.
• Be a team player and commit to school ethos.

Conocimientos

Experience with SEND

Team player

Passion for children

Ability to support complex needs

Educación

Level 2 LSA qualification

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a SEND Learning Support Assistant. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.

We are looking for:

A Learning Support Assistant who has experience of working with students with complex and profound needs please note full training will be given:

• an enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND
• Has a passion for working and supporting children
• Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes
• Is a team player
• Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
• Be a Level 2 qualified learning support assistant

In return we can offer:

• CompetitiveSalary including SEN allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Rewards
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Regular support and supervision
• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)
• A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.

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.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

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

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

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

All references obtained will be checked upon receipt for authenticity and accuracy.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our websiteYou can visit our website:The Meadows School

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early is sufficient applications are received.

Hours:32.5 hours, Term Time plus 5 INSET days

Grade:Grade C,SCP 5-8, (£26,427 - £27,709) Actual Salary, £20,713 - £21,998 p.a. + SEN Allowance

Location:The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU/Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

This position maybe based at either of the sites.

Closing Date:Wednesday 18th November 2026

Shortlisting Date:Friday 20th November 2026

Interview Date:26th and 27th November 2026