Learning Support Practitioner (SEND) - Hanbury Primary

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Hanbury Primary School in West Bromwich is seeking an experienced Learning Support Practitioner to support children with complex communication needs and ASD within their class. The role offers 32.5 hours per week and requires DBS and safeguarding compliance.

The school provides a nurturing, inclusive ethos with supportive leadership, professional development opportunities, and a modern learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex communication needs and ASD.
• Able to develop positive, nurturing relationships with children and families.
• Team player with flexible approach to meet school needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex communication needs and ASD within their class.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive school environment.
• Work with outside agencies and follow advice given.
• Participate in safeguarding and annual training as part of DBS checks.

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our unique children? Do you want to work in a nurturing school, where we care about every child and member of staff? If so, the children of Hanbury Primary School are looking for you!

We are seeking to an appoint an experienced, dedicated and positive LSP, to support our children with complex communication needs and ASD within their class. We have high expectations of our children and staff, as we want the very best for everyone in Team Hanbury! Our school has a nurturing and inclusive ethos, where everyone is supported to do their very best.

It is an exciting time to join Hanbury, following our recent positive OFSTED inspection.
‘Pupils at Hanbury Primary School are happy and highly motivated. Leaders have high expectations for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)……. pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils speak confidently about how well staff look after them. Pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school’.

We can offer you:

• guidance from an experienced, positive and supportive leadership team and staff
• a governing body, who fully support our inclusive ethos
• happy and kind children
• training to support your professional development
• a bright, modern and well-resourced school building and environment
• line management from a class teacher and AHT

We are looking for a learning support practitioner who is:

• passionate about working with children with complex communication needs
• is adaptable, and will give 100% in order to meet each child’s needs
• able to make a positive difference to the children’s lives everyday
• motivated and enthusiastic, patient but firm with rules and boundaries
• able to develop positive, nurturing relationships with the children and their families
• able to work as a team and be flexible to meet the needs of the children and the school.
• able to work with outside agencies and act on advice given

Shortlisting for interviews will also be subject to a successful lesson observation
Closing date for applications: 14th September (9.00)
Hanbury Primary School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. All staff have a duty to safeguard our children and therefore we expect all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy (available on the school website) and participate in annual safeguarding training. As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions.

Shortlisted candidates applying for a regulated activity role will be asked to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Any disclosures declared on this form will be discussed at interview.
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.

Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KSCIE

Reference: SANDED000007786
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Grade: Band D SCP 9 - 17 (£27,254 - £31,022) pro rata (Actual salary £21,572 - £24,419)
Location: Hanbury Primary School, Hanbury Road, West Bromwich B70 9NT
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 at 9.00am