Learning Support Assistant - Hanbury Primary School

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our children? Do you want to work in a nurturing school, where we care about every child and member of staff? If so, the children of Hanbury Primary School are looking for you!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, experienced and highly skilled LSA to join our ‘good school with outstanding features’.  The role will require a high level of experience of working with young children with complex special educational needs, especially ASD. We have high expectations of our pupils and staff, as we want the very best for everyone in Team Hanbury! Our school has a nurturing and inclusive ethos, where everyone is supported to do their very best. 

It is an exciting time to join Hanbury, following our latest OFSTED inspection. 
‘Pupils at Hanbury Primary School are happy and highly motivated. Leaders have high expectations for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)……. pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils speak confidently about how well staff look after them. Pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school’. 

We can offer you:
•    support from a very experienced and supportive leadership team and staff
•    an ambitious and supportive governing body
•    well-behaved and enthusiastic children 
•    training specifically targeted to your position in school
•    a bright, modern and well-resourced school building and environment
•    line management from an AHT

We are looking for a learning support assistant who is:
•    passionate about Special Educational Needs
•    highly motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a difference everyday
•    patient, but firm with rules and boundaries
•    able to develop positive relationships with our children and their families
•    able to offer high quality support and does everything possible to develop children’s individual needs
•    able to work as a team and be flexible to meet the needs of the children and the school.
•    able to use their own initiative and always gives 100%
•    able to work with colleagues and outside agencies and act on advice given
•    able to fully support our inclusive and nurturing ethos

Candidates will be observed as part of the recruitment process.

Previous Applicants need not apply
Closing date for applications: 22nd January (9.00 a.m.)

Further information and Application Packs can be obtained from the school office on 0121 553 1427 or e-mailing school@hanburyprimary.school
Hanbury Primary School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. All staff have a duty to safeguard our children and therefore we expect all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy (available on the school website) and participate in annual safeguarding training.  As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions.   

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.  Shortlisted candidates applying for a regulated activity role will be asked to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form.  Any disclosures declared on this form will be discussed at interview.

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: 32.5 hours per week
Salary: Band B SCP 3-4 (£24,027 - £24,404 per annum) Pro Rata
Address: Hanbury Road, West Bromwich B70 9NT
Closing Date: 22nd January 2025 9.00 a.m.