Learning Support Practitioner Level 3 (Fixed-Term and Permanent) - Pennyhill Primary School

1 LSP (permanent ) 1 LSP (fixed term August 2027) - Required from September 2026 (subject to clearances)

Pennyhill Primary School is a large primary school with amazing children, families and staff in West Bromwich. We are passionate about providing high quality and varied learning that inspires, raises aspirations, and enriches lives, enabling all children to achieve their full potential.

We are now looking to grow or talented and hardworking team of support staff. You must have the ability to enhance the learning of different groups of pupils and a desire to work with individuals who have varying needs.

You will need to:

• Be self-motivated and dedicated to supporting both groups and individual children.
• Be calm, patient, caring and nurturing
• Enjoy working with children who have additional needs, praising small steps progress
• Have the ability to work with children who are exceeding expectations across the school
• Work well with other adults
• Have a desire to work in a school that is committed to school improvement and providing high quality teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• A successful school committed to improving outcomes for all children
• Delightful, well-behaved children
• A supportive working environment
• A highly skilled, professional staff team
• Resources and training to enable you to undertake your role successfully

If you think that you have the skills to be successful in this role and are suitably qualified then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal visit before your application, school visits are available on 18th June at 9:15 am or 24th June at 3:30pm. Please contact the school office if you would like to visit.

An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that can be discussed at interview. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2024.

Application forms and further details are available to download or directly from the school. Applications should be returned directly to the school via email to recruitment@pennyhill.sandwell.sch.uk  for the attention of Miss E Williams, Headteacher.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Pennyhill Primary School – Just another WordPress site

CV’s will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date.  If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

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

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Applications forms are available below and should be returned to: recruitment@pennyhill.sandwell.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: 33.5 hours per week

Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17, £27,254-£31,022,(Actual Salary - £22,019-£25,710 p.a.)

Location: Pennyhill Primary School, Sandwell, West Midlands, Hollyhedge Rd, West Bromwich B71 3BU

Visit date: 18th June 2026 at 9.15am and 24th June 2026 at 3.30pm

Closing Date: Friday 26th June at midday

Interviews: Week beginning 6th July 2026