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 a committed and skilled Learning Support Assistant to join our well-established team to support children with special educational/complex needs under the direction of the class teacher.
Essential Qualifications
1. Demonstrate a genuine care for the individual pupils
2. Enthusiastic, reliable, and well-motivated
3. Experienced in working with children with SEND/complex needs
4. Able to take initiative when working with the children
5. Display good interpersonal skills
6. Committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
7. Able to care for the needs of each individual child in their care
8. 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 contact Denise Fowler at 0121 558 1602 (option 5) or e.mail denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is: Friday 8th November 2024
Hours
29 hours per week, term time only + INSET days
Grade
Grade B SCP 3-4 £22,737 - £23,114 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £15,901 - £16,165 per annum) – pending pay award
Location
Uplands Manor Primary School, Addenbrooke Road, Smethwick, B67 6HT
Contract Type
Fixed term to cover maternity leave
Closing Date
Friday 8th November 2024
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