Overview
The Orchard School (SIPS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team. You will support our students with educational and personal development, helping to expand provision for pupils with profound and complex needs.
Responsibilities
* Support students with complex and profound learning difficulties in their education and personal development.
* Work flexibly and adapt to different situations; think on your feet and find creative solutions to challenges.
* Collaborate as part of a team to contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment.
Qualifications
* High standards of written and spoken English.
* Appropriate qualifications, as detailed on the job specification.
Role Details
* Hours: 13 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time plus training days.
* Location: The Orchard School, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8LD.
* Salary: Grade C, SCP 5-8 (£25,583 p.a. - £26,824 p.a) Pro-Rata salary £20,052 p.a. - £21,296 p.a.
* Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025 at 12pm (noon).
* Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th September 2025; Interviews: Tuesday 16th September 2025.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of appointment will be subject to successful DBS clearance, two satisfactory references, and a clear Disqualification by association return. 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.
How to Apply
Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. If you require more information about how to apply, please call 0121 296 3000. Ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. Correspondence will be sent via email if you provided an email address. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date; please check your junk/spam folders as well as your inbox. Only successful applicants will be notified.
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