Learning Support Practitioner, Level 3 - Highfields Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) to join their team. This full-time, permanent position involves supporting learning in the classroom and implementing targeted interventions. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, along with at least 12 months' classroom experience. Strong communication skills and a passion for children's development are vital. The school offers a supportive environment and excellent CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Well-structured curriculum

Excellent CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• 12 months' experience in a classroom setting.
• Passionate about children's learning.
• Inclusive approach to all aspects of learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learning within the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and other practitioners.

Skills

Experience with MAPA

Experience with Makaton

Experience with PECS

Experience with Widget

Experience with Precision Teaching

Experience with TEACCH

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

The Governors of Highfields Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) to join our committed team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. The successful candidate will have proven experience working with both individuals and groups of pupils across a range of abilities and needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, are essential.

This is a full-time, permanent position focused on supporting learning within the classroom and delivering targeted interventions. You will work collaboratively with teachers and other practitioners to provide an engaging and inclusive curriculum tailored to pupils’ needs. A sound understanding of the Primary curriculum and the ability to motivate and inspire learners to achieve their full potential—both academically and socially—are key to success in this role.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• At least 12 months’ experience in a classroom setting.

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate about children’s learning and have an inclusive approach to all aspects of learning and teaching;
• have experience in using MAPA, Makaton, PECS, Widget, Precision Teaching, TEACCH;
• Welcome the opportunity to work closely with parents, governors and the local community;

We can offer:

• a supportive working environment;
• an interesting, well-structured curriculum;
• proactive Governors;
• friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children;
• excellent CPD opportunities.

Informal visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact school to make an appointment.

Application forms are available from and returnable to the school. Please email: [e-mail] or telephone the school. Alternatively, an application form can be downloaded below.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

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.

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

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.

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.

Previous applicants need not apply

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.highfields.sandwell.sch.uk

Hours:

32.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 INSET days

Grade:

Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£27,254-£31,022 p.a.) - Actual Salary £21,361-£24,943 p.a.

Closing date:

Wednesday 21st January 2026 @9am

Interview date:

Monday 26th January 2026