Learning Support Assistant - Burnt Tree Primary School
Burnt Tree Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to join our team. The successful candidate will work across the school, predominantly in KS2 with children with SEND, providing additional support during lessons and at lunchtimes. The post is based at Burnt Tree Primary School, Hill Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 2LN.
Responsibilities
* Provide high levels of support for a range of children, including high-need pupils on a 1:1 basis.
* Support children during lessons and at lunchtimes; assist with basic welfare and safety of children at all times.
* Be proactive, show initiative, and support intimate care needs/toileting when required (training provided).
* Contribute to and sustain a high-quality educational provision; create resources to support learning; complete and record observational assessments and contribute to assessment judgments.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of NVQ Level 2
* Good general education levels in English and Maths (Level 2 at a minimum)
* Experience of working in an educational establishment as a Teaching Assistant
* Experience of supporting children with SEND
* Knowledge of the range of learning difficulties, disabilities and challenging behaviour children may have/display
* Experience in providing support to children with varying challenges
* Ability to adapt to different working environments and to children with differing abilities/needs
* Experience creating resources to aid learning
* Experience in completing and recording observational assessments and contributing to assessment judgments
Requirements and Safeguarding
* High standards and a commitment to teamwork; good interpersonal and communication skills; flexible in working patterns.
* Willingness to administer basic first aid (training provided).
* Safeguarding and child welfare commitment; an enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are required.
* Ability to speak fluent English (pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE).
Application Details
* Application Form, Job Description and Personnel Specification available from the Sandwell Local Authority website or WM Jobs.
* Return completed applications by email to claire.brown@burnttree.sandwell.sch.uk, by post, or delivered to the school office.
* Contact: School Business Manager – Claire Brown, tel. 0121 557 2967.
* Closing Date: Monday 20 October at 12:00 noon
* Shortlisting Date: Monday 20 October 2025
* Interviews: Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 October 2025
Contract Details
* Hours: 20 hours per week, Term Time Only (8:30am – 12:30pm)
* Grade: Grade B SCP 3–4, £24,796 – £25,185 FTE (actual salary pro-rata based on 20 hours, term time only)
* Location: Burnt Tree Primary School, Hill Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 2LN
* Contract: Fixed-term until 17/07/2026 (SEN funding)
Notes
Burnt Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and fluency in English is an essential requirement. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
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