St Martin’s really is a special place to be! We are a one-form entry church school located in the diverse community of Tipton. We are all extremely proud of our warm, caring, inclusive ethos. We are a place where everyone is supported to reach their academic and personal potential. We pride ourselves on our highly inclusive practice, endorsed by achieving the Sandwell Inclusion Quality Mark for Cognition and Learning, which we achieved in July 2025. We are now looking to appoint an excellent, experienced Learning Support Practitioner to join our hardworking team. You must have the experience and expertise to enhance the learning of different groups of pupils and a desire to work with individuals who have complex needs. ‘The St Martin's school community values every child and adult for who they are. This inclusive ethos drives the school to nurture pupils and adults to be their best. It is a school where all flourish as part of a family’. SIAMs March 24 The successful candidate will: *Share our ethos and values *Have proven effective classroom practice throughout the primary age range *Have experience working with SEN pupils, who have a range of needs. * Be calm, patient and caring * Be passionate about supporting all children to achieve their full potential * Be flexible and a team player * Have high expectations of themselves and others We can offer: *Wonderful children who are friendly, hard-working, well-behaved and proud of their school. * A school where “staff enjoy working” and “appreciate leaders’ efforts to reduce their workload.” (Ofsted, October 2022) * A dedicated, friendly staff team. * Quality professional development, which is prioritised, and the opportunity to share and observe good practice at other schools. * The opportunity to grow, take risks and develop in a safe and supportive environment * A thriving, inclusive, popular school. Closing Date: 15th January 2026, 11.59pm, Shortlisting: 16th January 2026 Interview Date: w/b 19th January 2026. To apply please download an application form and return it to school or email it to Miss L Cox School Business Manager – office@st-martins.sandwell.sch.uk. Visits to the school are highly recommended please contact our admin team to arrange either by email (as above) or by telephone, 0121 557 1543. St Martin’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to the interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 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. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE Hours 31.25 per week (term time plus 5 days) 8:45am – 3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break Grade Band D FTE £26,409 - £30,060 (Actual Pro Rata Salary £19,902 - £22,654) Location St Martin’s CofE Primary School, Lower Church Lane, Tipton Contract Permanent Closing Date 15th January 2026 at 11.59pm