We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, supportive, hard-working team of staff at The Primrose Centre. The Primrose Centre itself acts as the Primary Provision for both permanently and preventative excluded children in Sandwell. We are very proud of the work we do at The Primrose Centre and it is essential we recruit a motivated individual who shares our vision and can join us on our journey. We are looking for someone who is:- passionate about children learning. has a good understanding of the National Curriculum, has good behaviour and management skills. you need to be creative, flexible, committed and an enthusiastic professional. you should be willing to be part of the school team and go the extra mile. We can offer an opportunity to be part of a school that has the ambition and drive to be the best we can possibility be. Visits to The Primrose Centre are welcome. Please contact Julie Clarke on 0121 559 1043 to make an appointment. The Primrose Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Sandwell MBC is an Equal Opportunities employer. 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 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 Application forms and further details are available from the school office. If you wish to receive an application pack please contact the school office on: 0121 559 1043 or by emailing julie.clarkeprimrose.sandwell.sch.uk. Alternatively an application form can be downloaded below. Online applications only and should be returned via email to julie.clarkeprimrose.sandwell.sch.uk. Please ensure application forms are signed when 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/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case 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. Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time plus 5 INSET days Salary: Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£25,409 - £30,060 p.a.) Actual Salary £20,698 - £24,169 p.a. Location: The Primrose Centre, Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JP Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025 Short-listing: Tuesday 7th January 2025 Interviews will be held on Friday 10th January 2025