Vacancy
Learning Support Practitioner (Behaviour & SEND support) – Level 2 or Level 3
School: Rowley Hall Primary Academy
Location: Windsor Road, Rowley Regis
Title: Learning Support Practitioner (Teaching Assistant) Level 2 or Level 3
Grade: D – Points 9–17 (Level 3) / Grade B – Points 3-4 (Level 2)
Pay: FTE £28,155 – £32,046 (Actual Salary £22,053 –£25,209) / FTE £25,878 – £26,017 (Actual Salary £20,269 – £20,378)
Special Conditions: Term time only, 39 weeks per year plus 5 training days
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3.30pm)
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Join Our Team at Rowley Hall Primary School!
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Do you have excellent behaviour management skills and experience of working with pupils with SEND? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to an outstanding practitioner who is fully committed to join our enthusiastic, supportive and motivated team. We are looking for someone who has excellent social and organisational skills and will be able to work as part of a great team. This practitioner will be working in our LSP team and will deliver pre-planned programmes of work to pupils. They will promote high standards of behaviour throughout school in accordance with our Behaviour Policy. The role includes some planning and organisation of activities and learning environments for children, as well as supporting teachers in the completion of assessment and other pupil records. This may also include the development and preparation of curriculum materials.
About the Role
The successful candidate will predominantly support a small number of children with additional needs within the classroom, while also providing wider classroom support where appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Support a small number of children with additional needs within the classroom.
- Provide wider classroom support where appropriate.
- Deliver high-quality interventions and learning support.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and engage in learning.
- Promote children’s independence, confidence and social development.
- Support learning across the curriculum, including Phonics, English and Maths.
- Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the support they need.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant/Learning Support qualification.
- Experience of supporting children with SEND across the primary age range.
- Strong behaviour management skills and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Knowledge of a range of SEND, including communication, cognition and learning, SEMH and autism (desirable).
- Experience of implementing strategies and interventions to support pupils with additional needs.
- A nurturing, patient and resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- High expectations for every child.
- A First Aid qualification (or willingness to train).
- Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve academic and social success.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
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