Learning Support Assistant Level 2 1:1 - Whitecrest Primary

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 joining us in September.

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.

• A caring, patient and understanding approach to working with children


• Has experience of working in an educational establishment with children who have autistic/ADHD needs.


• Autism/ADHD training


• The ability to create resources to help the child they are supporting.


• A firm but fair approach to discipline


• Conducts themselves professionally


• Will make a positive contribution to the school
  
  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.
  
  Band B, SCP 3-4 £22,737-£23,114 pro rata (£11.79-£11.98 per hour) (actual £17,436-£17,725 per annum)plus a Living Wage supplement to £12.00 per hour, payable from 1 April 2024, 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


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