Learning Support Practitioner – KS1 initially This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, community school which is aspiring to be outstanding and play a pivotal role in contributing to the improvement of teaching and learning which is a school priority. Are you an inspirational KS1 practitioner who is passionate about facilitating children to be the very best they can be and learn without limits? Are you skilled at teaching phonics & early reading using Little Wandle? Do you have the ability to empower pupils and staff to achieve high standards? The successful applicant must have the energy, enthusiasm and determination to support us in our drive towards Springfield being an Outstanding school. What we would like: someone who is an outstanding LSP or has the capacity to become one. someone who can inspire and motivate children and adults. someone who is enthusiastic and caring. someone with good knowledge and understanding of KS1 and supporting children with SEND needs or are disadvantaged. someone who has effective communication skills. We can offer you: Extremely well-mannered children that demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning. A friendly, hardworking team of staff committed to raising standards. An opportunity to be part of a highly supporting strategic leadership team. Excellent coaching and opportunities for professional and career development. A welcoming and supportive Governing Body. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance and Overseas check, if applicable, is required for this role. 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. Please note that CVs are not accepted. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. For further details and an application pack, please contact: Sue Ross, Senior School Administrator by email sue.ross@springfield.sandwell.sch.uk or by calling 0121 559 1333. Alternatively a form can be downloaded below. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed prior to the submission of your application and can be arranged by contacting Sue Ross on 0121 559 1333 Completed forms should be returned directly to the school. 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 incase any correspondence has been delivered there. 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. Hours: 27.5 hrs per week, Term Time plus 5 INSET Days Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£26,409-£30,060 p.a.) - Actual Salary £17,514 p.a. - £20,451 p.a. Closing date: 17 th June 2025 12 noon Shortlisting: Provisionally 18 th June 2025 Interview Date: Provisionally 25 th June 2025