Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) Contract: Full-Time 32.5 hrs, start time 8.30am Start date, as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory clearance checks) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Old Hill Primary School and Nursery as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As a Level 2 Learning Support Assistant, you will work collaboratively with our team to support SEND pupils across various age groups, both in our dedicated hub and in the classroom. At Old Hill Primary, we pride ourselves on fostering independence in our pupils rather than relying on one-to-one “velcro-style” support. You will: have experience and be passionate with working with children with special educational needs hold a Level 2 in childcare or equivalent be enthusiastic about teaching and making a difference to the lives of our pupils, both academically and emotionally have good knowledge in English, including spoken grammar and maths work within a team of enthusiastic staff and liaise with teachers, parents and professionals relating to the needs of children be eager to continually develop your own practice contribute to wider school practice We can offer: a friendly, supportive shoulder experienced, intelligent and friendly staff high quality professional development based on evidence and research sensible and trusting, evidence-based systems that consider ways of reducing workload a real work-life balance little humans who are just waiting for you to enrich their lives We’re a small, one-form entry school with a family feel and welcoming staff. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school so that you can get a sense of what we’re like. Please contact our Business Manager, Kylie Raybould, on 01384 569213 to make an appointment. Application packs are available directly from the school or via email to kraybouldoldhillprimaryschool.com. Alternatively they can be downloaded below Completed applications forms should be returned to kraybouldoldhillprimaryschool.com CV’S ARE NOT ACCEPTED. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required 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 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 Please ensure application forms are signed if 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 incase 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. Please return application forms either by email or post. HOURS: 32.5 Hours per week, (8:30am start, non-negotiable) Term Time plus 5 INSET days GRADE: Grade B, SCP 3-4 (£24,027 - £24,404 p.a.) pro rata salary £18,831 - £19,373 p.a. LOCATION: Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 6DR CLOSING DATE: Thursday 6th February .2025 12 noon SHORT LISTING DATE: Thursday 6th February 2025 - PM Visit Date - by arrangement Interview Date - Monday 10th February 2025