Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) - Brandhall Primary School
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Brennand Rd, Oldbury B68 0SH
- Salary
- Band B SCP 2-4, (£17,711-£18,426) per annum pro rata (£9.18-£9.55 per hour)
- Closing date
- 22 Nov 2019
- Reference
- SANDED000004064
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Teaching assistant
- Contract Type
- Part time temporary
- Working Pattern
- See advert details
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
To start as soon as possible.
This post is term time only, fixed term due to SEN funding.
Brandhall Primary School is a two-form entry primary school with provision for children from the age of 2. We believe that every child deserves to experience an inclusive and rich education and that their time at Brandhall should be remembered with happiness and pride in their achievements. For more information about our school, please visit www.brandhall.sandwell.sch.uk.
The Board of Governors are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working Learning Support Assistants to work as 1:1 support for a child with special educational needs. The post will initially be in the Early Years department, but the candidate will need to be prepared to work in any year group.
We want a dynamic individual with a good knowledge and understanding of SEND to join our dedicated team. The role will start as soon as possible, subject to clearances and notice periods.
You will need:
• An excellent attendance record.
• An enthusiastic attitude to working 1:1 with an SEN child.
• Experience and knowledge of working with children.
• A professional attitude to work.
• NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent qualification
• Experience and understanding of working in Early Years.
• To enjoy working with all children aged between 2 and 11.
• To be able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training, as required.
We can offer:
• A friendly and vibrant place of work.
• A very supportive team around you.
• Opportunity for professional development to further grow your talents.
• Appropriate training opportunities.
You can print an application form online but if you would like a word version of the application form so you can fill it in electronically, please email david.abbiss@brandhall.sandwell.sch.uk. You can email completed applications back to the same email address.
Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed but a tour of the school will be arranged for all successfully shortlisted candidates; this will take place before interviews.
If you want to come and see the school or if you have any queries relating to the role, please email david.abbiss@brandhall.sandwell.sch.uk. Alternatively you can call us on 0121 422 5336.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 20th November 2019
SHORTLISTING: TBC (most likely to be Thursday 21st November or Friday 22nd November)
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC (most likely to be w/c 25th November 2019)
Dates are subject to change, but we will endeavour to keep to these dates as far as possible.
Sandwell Council and Brandhall Primary School are firmly committed to safeguarding our children. Please take the time to read our safeguarding policy prior to applying for this position. The policy is available to download from this website, along with the job description and person specification. Alternatively you can view our safeguarding policy via the school website www.brandhall.sandwell.sch.uk. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Hours:
15.5 hours per week, term time
Salary:
Band B SCP 2-4, (£17,711-£18,426) per annum pro rata (£9.18-£9.55 per hour)
Address:
Brennand Rd, Oldbury B68 0SH
Closing date:
Wednesday 20th November 2019
Supporting documents
Job Description
Personnel Specification
Safeguarding Policy
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
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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