Learning Support Practitioner (Fixed term contract until August 31st 27)- Whitecrest Primary School

Whitecrest Primary School,

Whitecrest Primary school, is looking to appoint a Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner to join their hard working team. We are a wonderful school with a strong community ethos.

The successful candidate will support pupils with SEND needs 1:1 or in small groups, within the classroom, delivering interventions and supervise pupils at lunchtime. The role will also involve close liaison with the class-teacher and the SENCo

We are looking for a person who has:

A caring, patient and understanding approach to working with children Be self-motivated and dedicated to supporting groups or individual children The ability to develop relationships with children and adults and work effectively as part of a team. The ability to create resources to help the children they are supporting. A firm but fair approach to discipline Conducts themselves professionally Will make a positive contribution to the school and it’s ethos.

In return we can offer

A supportive team and positive working environment Friendly, happy, hard-working, well-behaved pupils An ethos that recognises the individual contributions staff have to offer A caring, supportive leadership team, who promote the well-being of all staff.

If you require further information about the position please contact the school on 0121 358 6348

Please return completed application form to enquiries@whitecrest.sandwell.sch.uk

Required to start September 2026

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.

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.

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

Hours: 32.5, Part time

Grade: Grade B (SCP 4, £25,185per annum) - Actual Salary - £19,314-£19,569 p.a.

Location: Whitecrest Primary School, Great Barr, Sandwell, Birmingham B43 6HQ

Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 12.30pm

Shortlisting: Monday 11th May 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 18th May 2026