Learning Support Practitioner (Specialism Behaviour) - Hanbury Primary School

Wmjobs; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hanbury Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Practitioner to join our caring team. You will work with children, including those with complex SEMH needs, to provide stability, support, and high-quality learning assistance.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days, with a pro rata salary and Band D SCP 9-17 (£28,153 - £32,046) pro rata (£22,065 - £25,225). Location: West Bromwich. Contract: Permanent.

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference to children, especially those facing difficulties.
• Extensive experience supporting children with complex SEMH needs.
• Maintains composure and professionalism under pressure.
• Positive attitude and ability to see the good in most situations.
• Works well in a team and shows initiative.
• Able to form caring and trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils.
• Patient yet firm with rules and boundaries; collaborates with outside agencies.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm under pressure

Team player

Relationship building

Patience and boundaries

Agency collaboration

Job description

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

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, experienced and highly skilled LSP, to join our team of strong support staff. The role will require a high level of experience of working with children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. The successful candidate would bring a wealth of experience of supporting the most vulnerable children, and would be able to form and maintain caring and trusting relationships. The successful candidate would be joining a positive, supportive and welcoming team. We have high expectations of both our children and our staff.

It is an exciting time to join Hanbury, following our latest 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 speak confidently about how well staff look after them. Pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school’.

We can offer you:

• support from an experienced and supportive leadership team and staff
• an ambitious and supportive governing body
• well-behaved and kind and caring children
• training and support targeted to your position in school
• a bright, modern and well-resourced school building and environment

We are looking for a learning support practitioner who:

• Is passionate about making a difference to children, especially those who are experiencing difficulties
• Highly experienced with working with children with complex SEMH needs
• Remains calm under pressure
• Is positive and see the good in almost all situations
• Can work well as part of a team and also displays initiative
• Can form excellent caring and trusting relationships with our most vulnerable pupils
• Is patient but firm with rules and boundaries
• Is 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: 12th October (9.00)
Previous applicants need not apply.
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.

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 clearances will be carried out in line with KCSIE
Hours:
32.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days

Grade:
Band D SCP 9 - 17 (£28,153 - £32,046) pro rata (Actual salary £22,065 - £25,225)
Location:
Hanbury Primary School, Hanbury Road, West Bromwich B70 9NT
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
12 October 2026 at 9.00am