Overview
St Matthews CE Primary School – Learning Support Practitioner for Reception (Required for September 2026, subject to satisfactory clearance checks).
Responsibilities
* Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
* Have high expectations of what children can achieve
* Be able to inspire, engage and challenge all learners
* Be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, carers and colleagues
* Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent
* Be supportive of our Christian ethos
In return we offer
* A multi-faith community of supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents
* Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
* An inclusive and nurturing school, committed to developing the potential of all staff and children
* Opportunities for continued professional development
Safeguarding and recruitment
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.
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.
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website St Matthew\'s Church of England Primary School – Home
CV’s will not be accepted.
If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. 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 in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.
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.
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.
How to apply
Applications forms and further details are available by contacting the school on 0121 558 1651 or emailing the Headteacher fiona.deakin@st-matthews.sandwell.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Posting details
* Hours: 32.5 Hours
* Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£27,254 p.a. - £31,022 p.a.) Actual Salary £21,361 p.a. - £24,943 p.a.
* Location: St Matthew\'s Church of England Primary, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3LX
* Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026 23:59
* Interviews: Friday 19th June 2026
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