Hamstead Primary School is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with 1-1 SEND pupils or to provide SEND support within class. The successful candidate will join our hardworking and committed team who work to raise standards and outcomes for our children. The successful candidate must display energy and determination to support us in our drive towards continuing to raise standards. Therefore, we are looking for: - someone who is passionate about supporting our young children to ensure the best possible outcomes for them; - someone who is committed to our values and can form positive relationships with all stakeholders; - someone who can inspire and motivate children in creative ways; - someone with a good subject knowledge and understanding of some of the primary phases. - someone who is positive and organised and can display emotional intelligence; - someone who has experience of supporting pupils with SEN/EAL needs and has a good grasp of phonics delivery. In return, we can offer you: - an inclusive school where staff and pupils are welcoming and display a positive attitude towards teaching and learning; - a supportive staff and governing board; - continuous professional development opportunities and support from our SENDCo. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0121 357 1557 or email patricia.campbell@hamsteadprimary.co.uk to arrange a visit. An application pack can be downloaded along with the Job Description and Personnel Specification. Hamstead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service/ and or barred list checks. 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. As stated in Keeping Children Safe in Education all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. 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. Closing date: Thursday 23rd October @ 10.00am Observations/Interviews: Week beginning Monday 10th November Pre-employment checks will be made inline with KCSIE. Hours 31 hours per week, term time only Grade Band B SCP 3-4 FTE £24,796 to £25,185 (Actual pro rata salary £18,138 to £18,442 per annum) Location Hamstead Primary School, Hamstead Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5BE Contract Permanent Closing Date Thursday 23rd October at 10am