Learning Support Practitioner - Level 3 (Fixed-Term and Permanent)

Job Details

2 x LSP (Level 3) required from June 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to satisfactory clearances)

[Employer hidden] is a large primary school with amazing children, families and staff in West Bromwich. We are passionate about providing high quality and varied learning that inspires, raises aspirations, and enriches lives, enabling all children to achieve their full potential.

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.

We currently have two posts available. One post is offered as a permanent appointment. One post will be offered on a fixed term basis until August 2027.

Both positions are full time 33.5 hours (term time plus 5 days)

You will need to:

• Be self-motivated and dedicated to supporting both groups and individual children.
• Be calm, patient, caring and nurturing
• Enjoy working with children who have additional needs, praising small steps progress
• Work well with other adults
• Have a desire to work in a school that is committed to school improvement and providing high quality teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• A successful school committed to improving outcomes for all children
• Delightful, well-behaved children
• A supportive working environment
• A highly skilled, professional staff team
• Resources and training to enable you to undertake your role successfully

If you think that you have the skills to be successful in this role and are suitably qualified then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to visit before your application, please contact the school office.

Application forms and further details are available to download directly from the advert. Applications should be returned directly to the school for the attention of Miss E Williams, Headteacher. Applications can be received by hand, post or email to [contact hidden].

Visits to the school prior to application can be made, please telephone the school on [contact hidden] for visits.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required for this role. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination

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 ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

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

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.pennyhill.sandwell.sch.uk

Location: [Employer hidden], Sandwell, West Midlands, Hollyhedge Rd, West Bromwich B71 3BU

Salary: Grade D, SCP 9-17, £27,254-£31,022, (Actual Salary - £22,019-£25,710 p.a.)

Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 @ 9am

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 30th April 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 5th May 2026