Learning Support Assistant Including working 1:1 with children who have a high level of SEND Temporary Grade 3, SCP 3-4 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks Salary £18,801 - £19,096 -5 years service £19,226-£19,528 5 years service Do you believe in creating a culture of excellence in which all children are put at the heart of every decision made? Do you demonstrate a commitment to excellence and continuous growth in all that you do? Do you have the integrity, compassion, and creativity to work with a fantastic team of professionals? Are you committed to doing the best for each and every child - enabling them to be happy children, confident individuals, responsible citizens and successful learners? If you answered yes to the above questions, then the Head teacher and Governors of Olive Hill Primary Academy welcome your application for this position. Olive Hill is a two-form entry primary school, taking 60 children in each year group. We also have our own nursery provision and can accommodate two-year-olds through a private provider, Acorns. Our lovely school has expanded over-time and offers lots of facilities for our children to learn in a vibrant environment. We have extensive outside space, including a trim trail, a forest school area, two large fields and a range of hard surfaces. We are a founding member of the Stour Vale Multi Academy Trust and we are proud to learn in partnership with our other schools (Earls High School, Holywell Primary, Huntingtree, Lavender Farm Nursery, Moat Farm Infants, Moat Farm Junior School, Newtown Primary, Northfield Road Primary, Oldbury Academy, Queen Victoria Primary, Redhill School, Ridgewood High School, The Wordsley) and beyond. Closing date: Thursday 13th November 2025 9am Shortlisting: Thursday 13th November 2025 Interviews: Monday 24th November 2025 Please see the full candidate pack for details on how to apply. Stour Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 Attached documents Support Staff Application Form Stour Vale2023.docx Learning Support Assistant (SEND) Oct 25.pdf