Learning Support Practitioner (Level 3) - Cape Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Smethwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Primary School in Smethwick is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) to join our caring team. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours a week during standard term time, and requires an enhanced DBS clearance and references.

We value resilience, inclusivity, and a good sense of humour; you will work with staff to support pupils and uphold Cape Eight Values. Start date is ASAP subject to clearances.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references required.
• Ability to speak fluent English is essential.
• Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

Skills

Enthusiastic & resilient

Team player

Great communicator

Sense of humour

Willingness to be innovative

Job description

They say not all superheroes wear capes – no, they just work here! Cape Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school based in the heart of Smethwick. We pride ourselves on our wonderful staff, children and community. We are a ‘Good’ school in all areas in our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 23). Inspectors said that 'Pupils are happy at Cape Primary School. They appreciate belonging to a community where they feel cared for and where their differences are celebrated. This is a place where everyone feels included. The ‘Cape Eight Values’ underpin the curriculum and pupils are proud of the rewards they receive for resilience, kindness and independent learning.' We are therefore looking for a fabulous LSP to join our team.

You must be:

• Enthusiastic, committed, passionate, resilient & dedicated,
• Have a willingness to be innovative and take a risk, using your initiative and following advice,
• Someone who works hard and has a strong work ethic,
• A great communicator who can work well in a team,
• Someone with a good sense of humour,

What we can offer:

• A great team of staff, children and governors,
• Opportunities for continuous professional development

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are therefore required for this role. 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. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE, including online checks.

Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearances.

Hours - 32.5 hours per week (Standard Term Time Only)

Grade - Band D, SCP 9-17 £28,153-£32,046 pro rata (£14.59-£16.61 per hour) (actual £21,590-£24,684 per annum)

Location - Cape Primary School, Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4SH

Contract - Permanent

Closing Date - Friday 18th September 2026