Learning Support Practitioner 3 – Temple Meadow Primary School

WMJobs; England; On-site; GBP 21,085 - 24,104; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Practitioner 3 to support children's learning and help them reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, prior experience in a primary school, and skills in delivering targeted support. This is a full-time permanent role with responsibilities including collaboration with teachers and delivering phonic sessions. The salary ranges from £27,254 to £31,022, based on full-time equivalent.

Qualifications

• Prior paid experience in a primary school setting as part of the Learning Support team.
• Training in First Aid, Little Wandle, WellComm, Food Hygiene is advantageous.
• Appropriately literate and numerate.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning, ensuring they reach their full potential.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to deliver tailored support.
• Provide high quality support to learning and achievement for vulnerable groups.

Skills

Support for children with learning needs

Collaboration with teachers

Delivering phonic sessions

Providing support for vulnerable groups

Education

Relevant NVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner 3 – Temple Meadow Primary School

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites applications for the Learning Support Practitioner 3 role at Temple Meadow Primary School. The school values ‘belong, nurture, thrive, discover and grow’ and is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning, ensuring they reach their full potential.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to deliver tailored support, including working with children who have additional needs.
• Deliver high quality phonic sessions using Little Wandle.
• Provide high quality support to learning and achievement for vulnerable groups, initially within Key Stage 2.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.
• Prior paid experience in a primary school setting as part of the Learning Support team.
• Experience working in an urban primary school environment such as Sandwell.
• Training in First Aid, Little Wandle, WellComm, Food Hygiene; a forest school leader qualification is advantageous.
• Appropriately literate and numerate.

Working hours & contract

Full time (32.5 hours) 8:45‑3:45pm each day, standard term time plus two days. This is a permanent post.

Salary

Band D, 9‑17 FTE: £27,254 – £31,022 (Actual pro‑rata salary £21,085 – £24,104).

Location

Temple Meadow Primary School, Wright’s Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6RH.

Contact and application

Applications can be submitted to the school office in person or via email to [e-mail]. Application packs can be downloaded from the Local Authority and school websites. Potential applicants are welcome to contact the school on 01384 569021 for a discussion or visits prior to application.

Additional conditions

• An enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Pre‑employment checks will be made inline with KCSIE.
• Closing date: 26 January 2026 at 9:00am.
• Short listing date: 26 January 2026.
• Interviews: 28 January 2026.