Learning Support Assistant – Level 2 - Whitecrest Primary
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Whitecrest Primary School, Whitecrest, Great Barr, B43 6EL
- Salary
- Band B, SCP 2-4 £18,198-£18,933 pro rata (£9.43-£9.81 per hour) (actual £13,894-£14,455) plus a Living Wage supplement to £9.50 per hour, payable from 1 April 2021
- Closing date
- 25 Jun 2021
- Reference
- SANDED000004848
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
- Contract Type
- Part time temporary
- Working Pattern
- Term time
- Hours
- Part-Time
Job Details
Whitecrest Primary school is a good school with a hard-working, committed team. We are looking to appoint a Level 2 learning support assistant to work 1:1 with a child from September 2021.
The successful candidate will work 1:1 with individual children and provide small group interventions. The role will also involve close liaison with the class-teacher, SENCO, outside agencies and other support staff.
We are looking for a person who has:
• A caring, patient and understanding approach to working with children
• Has experience of working in an educational establishment with children who have additional needs.
• The ability to create resources to help the child they are supporting.
• A firm but fair approach to discipline
• Conducts themselves professionally
• A flexible approach to work
• Will make a positive contribution to the school
• Autism/ADHD training desirable but not essential
If you require further information about the position please contact the school on 0121 358 6348
Closing date: Thursday 24th June 2021 at 12.30pm
Shortlisting: Friday 25th June 2021
Interviews week beginning 28th June 2021
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 is required for this role.
Hours:
32.5 hours per week, term time only
Salary:
Band B, SCP 2-4 £18,198-£18,933 pro rata (£9.43-£9.81 per hour) (actual £13,894-£14,455) plus a Living Wage supplement to £9.50 per hour, payable from 1 April 2021
Address:
Whitecrest Primary School, Whitecrest, Great Barr, B43 6EL
Closing Date:
Thursday 24th June 2021
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
- 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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