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LSP Level 3

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Hill Rd, Tividale, B69 2LN
Salary
Band D SCP 9-17 (£20,344-£23,836) per annum pro rata
Closing date
15 Sep 2019
Reference
SANDED000003884

Job Details

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 Burnt Tree Primary School are looking for you? 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly skilled Level 3 Learning Support Practitioner, to join our team of strong support staff. 

The role will require a high level of experience of working with children in key stage 2 as initially the role is for classroom support in a year 4 class and KS2 interventions. The role is full-time, working every morning within the classroom providing general classroom support and working with groups of children to support their learning.  In the afternoon the role will be planning and delivering appropriate interventions to identified children. We are looking for someone who: 

  • is enthusiastic and well-motivated
  • has good interpersonal skills
  • has a commitment to working in partnership with parents and carers 

Burnt Tree Primary is a “good school” (Ofsted 2019) our children are friendly, enthusiastic and keen to learn. The staff work exceptionally well together and there is an excellent programme of professional development. If you are a committed and skilled learning support practitioner with energy and a desire to learn please contact the school for further details and an application form. Visits to the school are very welcome, please see the times below. 

The successful candidate must have previous experience of providing classroom support, be able to use their own initiative, have good time management skills and be able to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will also hold a relevant Level 3 qualification. We welcome flexible, dedicated staff who will support the caring ethos of the school. 

To apply please download an application form and return it to school.  Please ensure that the reference number for the role you are applying for is written on your application form.

 

 

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school office on 0121 557 2967 to book one of the following times: 

Wednesday 4th September at 10.30am and 3.45pm 

Please address your application to Mrs Claire Brown, School Business Manager. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 13th September 2019. Shortlisting will take place the week beginning 16th September 2019. If you are successful at shortlisting you will be contacted to attend an interview and related task.  Date to be advised. 

Sandwell Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this role. 

Hours:

32.5 hours per week

Grade:

Band D SCP 9-17 (£20,344-£23,836) per annum pro rata

Location:

Hill Rd, Tividale B69 2LN

Closing date:

Friday 13th September 2019 at 12 noon

Supporting documents
Application Form

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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