Required as soon as possible
About our school
Our school is a large primary school situated in Smethwick in the West Midlands. Uplands Manor is a vibrant, multi-cultural and exciting school. As a large school, we work in strong supportive teams and are invested in providing high quality professional development for our staff.
We are looking to appoint two committed and skilled Learning Support Assistants to join our well-established team to support children with special educational needs/complex needs under the direction of the class teacher.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
It is essential that candidates are:
* able to demonstrate a genuine care for the individual pupils
* enthusiastic, reliable and well-motivated
* experienced in working with children with SEND/complex needs
* able to take initiative when working with the children
* able to display good interpersonal skills
* committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
* able to care for the needs of each individual child in their care
* a team player
The school is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children and has a child protection policy and procedures in place. All candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
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 the search at the interview.
We encourage potential applicants to visit the school before applying for the position. Please email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk to make an appointment.
Application packs are available from the school website: uplandsmanor.sch.life or alternatively please email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk for an application pack.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 3rd February 2025 at 12.00pm
Interviews Week beginning 10th February 2025
Hours / Weeks: 29 hours per week – term time only + INSET days
Grade: Grade B - £24,027 to £24,404 (Actual £16,804 to £17,288) + SEND Allowance £1491.00
Location: Uplands Manor Primary School, Addenbrooke Road Smethwick B67 6HT
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2025
Closing Date: Monday 3rd February 2025 at 12.00pm
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