Learning Support Practitioner - Old Hill Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a welcoming primary school, seeking a passionate Learning Support Practitioner to join their team. This role is pivotal in supporting the educational journey of young children, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing environment. The school prides itself on a friendly atmosphere, high-quality professional development, and a genuine work-life balance. If you are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives and eager to grow in your teaching practice, this position offers a fulfilling career path in education.

Benefits

High quality professional development

Work-life balance

Supportive staff

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 in childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational and developmental needs of children.
• Work within a team to enhance children's learning experiences.

Skills

Childcare Level 3

Experience in EYFS

Teamwork

Passion for teaching

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Old Hill Primary School and Nursery as a Learning Support Practitioner in September 2025. The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 in childcare or equivalent and have experience in EYFS. As a Level 3 Learning Support Practitioner in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), your role is crucial in supporting the educational and developmental needs of children in our Early Years provision.

You will:

Be passionate about teaching and making a difference to the lives of our pupils,

Both academically and emotionally work within a team of enthusiastic staff.

Be eager to develop your own practice further be an effective classroom practitioner, modelling teaching and learning within EYFS contribute to wider school practice have a sense of humour

We can offer:

a friendly, supportive shoulder experienced,

intelligent and friendly staff high quality professional development based on evidence and research sensible and trusting,

evidence-based systems that consider ways of reducing workload a real work-life balance 30 little humans who are just waiting for you to enrich their lives!

We’re a small, one-form entry school with a family feel and welcoming staff. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school so that you can get a sense of what we’re like. Please contact our Business Manager, Kylie Raybould, on 01384 569213 to make an appointment.

Application packs can be downloaded below or are available directly from the school:[e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

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

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

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 incase 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.

Please return application forms either by email or post directly to the school.

HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 training days. (08:30 am start is required)

GRADE:Grade D,SCP 9-17, £26,409 - £30,060 (Actual Salary £20,698 - £24,196 p.a.)

LOCATION:Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6DR

CLOSING DATE:Wednesday 4th June at 12pm

SHORT LISTING DATE:5 June 2025

INTERVIEW DATE:Monday 9^thJune 2025