We have an exciting opportunity for an excellent teaching assistant (learning support practitioner) to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and learning activities.
- Working with individuals and small groups of pupils to reinforce learning and develop key skills.
- Providing tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, adapting activities where appropriate.
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to develop independence and confidence
- Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.
- Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
- Contributing to the wider life of the school and working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers
You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and hold the relevant qualification i.e. NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent. You must also have significant experience working in a primary school.
You will be joining a very committed team of professionals, dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our highly motivated pupils.
Please email headteacher@bearwood.sandwell.sch.uk, if you would like to arrange a visit. Visits are highly recommended.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required for this role. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
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.
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
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
Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.bearwood.sandwell.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, Term time plus 5 inset days
Location:Bearwood Primary School, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4HA
Salary:Grade D, SCP 9-17, £28,153 - £32,046 ( Actual Salary, £21,217 - £24,775 p.a.)
Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 @12 Noon
Shortlisting Date: Friday 20th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Visit dates: Be arranged via email
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