Learning Support Assistant - The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT VACANCY
THE FEDERATION ABBEY INFANT AND JUNIOR SCHOOL

The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to join our committed and dedicated team. The successful candidate will work across the school predominantly with children with SEND. They will provide additional support during lessons as well as at lunchtimes.

The successful candidate should be proactive; show initiative and have a firm but fair approach. They should have the welfare and safety of our children at heart at all times. They may be required to support intimate care needs / toileting. The successful candidates will provide a high level of support for a range of children, including high need pupils on a 1:1 basis, and have the desire to make a difference to the children they support.

Candidates should have the following qualities and experience:
• A minimum of NVQ Level 2
• Good general education levels in English and Maths (level 2 at a minimum)
• Experience of working in an educational establishment as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience of supporting children with SEND
• A knowledge of the range of different types of learning difficulties, disabilities and challenging behaviour children may have / display
• Experience of providing support to children with varying challenges
• Ability to adapt to various working environments and children with differing abilities and / or needs
• Experience in creating resources to help the children they are supporting
• Experience in completing and recording observational assessments and contributing to the assessment judgements
• The ability to contribute to and sustain a high quality of educational provision for the children they work with

The person appointed will have high standards and expectations in all areas of school life and will be committed to a teamwork approach. They should have good interpersonal and communication skills and a caring attitude. They should be flexible in terms of working patterns. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering basic first aid, if required (training will be provided).

The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School 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 and satisfactory references are therefore required for this role. 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. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

Application Form, Job Description and Personnel Specification can be downloaded from Sandwell Local Authority website or WM Jobs. All completed application forms must be returned by email to office@abbey-jun.sandwell.sch.uk, posted or delivered directly to either of the school offices. Interested applicants can contact either school on 0121 429 1689 or 0121 429 2700.

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 12.00 noon
Short listing date: Monday 12th October 2026
Interviews: W/C Monday 19th October 2026

If you do not hear from us by Monday 12th October 2026 unfortunately you have not been successful in your application.

Hours:
27.5 hours per week (8.40am - 3.25pm - lunch break not included) term time only

Grade:
Band B SCP 4 £26,016 pro rata (Actual salary £16,882)

Location:
The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School, Maurice Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5LR - Barclay Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 5LT

Contract Type:
Fixed term contract until 21 July 2027 due to SEND funding

Closing Date:
12 October 2026 at 12 noon