Post: Learning Support Assistant Grade: Grade B – FTE- £24,796-£25,185 Pro-rata All day - £18,825- £19,120 AM - £12,707- £12,907 PM - £9,107- £9,250 Real living wage supplements will be paid where applicable Contract: Part-time, Fixed term Full-time Working Hours: 31.48 hours (Includes staff meetings over the year)/ Part-time Working Hours: AM 8.35am - 12.50pm - 21.25 hours PM 12.15pm - 3.15pm - 15.23 hours (post required to have 9 hourly briefings over the year which is included within working times) Weeks per year: Term time plus one week of training days Employment Term: Fixed term until 17th July 2026 Employment reason: Maternity cover The position is offered as a full-time role. We are prepared to consider two part-time alternatives. Candidates should review the designated hours and clearly state on the application the specific times they wish to be considered for. Required to start on the 5th January 2026, subject to satisfactory clearances. The candidate must offer a degree of flexibility as required. Old Park Primary School Governing Body are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, motivated, caring and suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant. The Governors wish to recruit a learning support assistant qualified to Level 2 to provide classroom support across the whole school in line with the Inclusion Policy. This will include delivering specific SEN provision for children with specific and complex educational needs. Teamwork is an essential part of our ethos and we are committed to the professional development of all of our staff. In return, we can offer: ● A welcoming and supportive staff team who work in imaginative and collaborative ways. ● A committed Governing Body who makes a great investment in professional development. ● A vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environment ● A chance to make a difference to young lives. We are an outstanding school (OfSTED May 2024) with the school’s contribution to local community cohesion and commitment to inclusivity being exemplary. It is staffed by people who give the highest quality of care and education to our pupils and give support and guidance to families. Old Park is the site for the Wednesbury North Spoke Hub which offers a wide range of family and community support. 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. If you are a committed and skilled person with energy and a desire to learn please contact the school for further details and an application form. Application packs can be found on our school website via the following link: Application form or directly from WM Jobs. Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 at midday Interviews: Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 9.30am The school has a duty to safeguard our children and therefore expects all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy and participate in annual safeguarding training. As part of the appointment procedure, all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions. If you are shortlisted for the position, we will also conduct an online search. Our current Safeguarding Policy and privacy notices are available on our school website. Pre-employment checks will be made inline with KCSIE. Hours Full-time: 31.48 hours (Includes staff meetings over the year) OR Part-time: AM 8.35am - 12.50pm/PM 12.15pm - 3.15pm (PM post Includes 9 staff meetings over the year- 4.15pm finish when staff meeting) 15.23 hours Grade Grade B 3-4 (FTE £24,796-£25,185) Pro-rata Location Old Park Primary School, Old Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9LX Contract Fixed-Term Contract until 17th July 2026 (Maternity Cover) Closing Date 26th November 2025 at 12pm