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Our school is a large primary school situated in Smethwick in the West Midlands. Uplands Manor is a vibrant, multi-cultural and exciting school. As a large school, we work in strong supportive teams and are invested in providing high quality professional development for our staff.

We are looking to appoint a committed and skilled Learning Support Assistant to join our well-established team to support children with special educational needs/complex needs under the direction of the class teacher.

It is essential that candidates are:

• able to demonstrate a genuine care for the individual pupils
• enthusiastic, reliable and well-motivated
• experienced in working with children with SEND/complex needs
• able to take initiative when working with the children
• able to display good interpersonal skills
• committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
• able to care for the needs of each individual child in their care
• a team player

The school is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children and has a child protection policy and procedures in place. All candidates are subject to an enhance DBS clearance.

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 the search at the interview

We encourage potential applicants to visit school before applying for the position. Please email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Application packs are available from the school website:  Uplands Manor Primary School - SEND LSA 17.5hrs and WM Jobs

Or alternatively please email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is: Monday 14^th July 2025

Interviews Wednesday 16^th July 2025

Pre employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE

Hours 

17.5 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days

Grade  

Band B SCP 3-4 - £24,027-£24,404 (Actual Salary is £10,140-£10,299) plus a living wage supplement to £12.60 per hour payable from 1st April 2025
             
Location  

Uplands Manor Primary School, Addenbrooke Road Smethwick B67 6HT    
      
Contract Type     

Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2026 due to SEND funding
     
Closing Date 

14th July 2025