Job Description
Grace Mary Primary School is seeking a committed, skilled, and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant for our Focus Provision to join our well-established team to support children with autism in a dedicated class.
This rewarding role will involve supporting individual children/small groups to access personalised learning within and beyond our classroom under the direction of the class teacher and work alongside the Focus Provision team to create resources, including providing visuals and supporting children with specific targets.
You will be working with a range of children across the primary age range and need to be flexible and adaptable to each child’s needs. It is vital that you have experience of working with autistic children, using a range of communication strategies and autism-specific approaches to teaching and learning. Ongoing training and support will be given to successful candidates.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate, and motivated individual who loves working with young children, to enable them to thrive.
Responsibilities and Requirements
* Minimum of NVQ level 2 relevant qualification
* Working with children across the Primary school age range with pupils who have autism
* To use initiative to create resources, provide visual aids and work from individualised plans
* Be passionate, positive and committed to working within our pupils within the Focus Provision
* Have the ability to work as part of a team
What We Offer
* A commitment to continuing professional development
* A supportive and hardworking staff team
* Happy to discuss flexible working
Our school is committed to safeguarding the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. A full DBS with enhanced checks and two satisfactory references is required for this role, one reference will be requested in our shortlisting procedure prior to interview.
Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
Application forms can be obtained from the school office or email office@gracemary.sandwell.sch.uk. Visits to the school are encouraged.
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.
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
Job Details
* Hours: 32.5hrs per week, Term time only
* Contract: Permanent
* Grade: Grade C, SCP 5-8 (£25,583 - £26,824 p.a.) Actual Salary £19,619 - £20,842 p.a.
* Location: Grace Mary Primary, Hawfield Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1LD
* Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025
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