Learning Support Practitioner – Temple Meadow Primary School

Learning Support Practitioner 3 – Temple Meadow Primary School

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites applications for the Learning Support Practitioner 3 role at Temple Meadow Primary School. The school values ‘belong, nurture, thrive, discover and grow’ and is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Support children with their learning, ensuring they reach their full potential.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to deliver tailored support, including working with children who have additional needs.
• Deliver high quality phonic sessions using Little Wandle.
• Provide high quality support to learning and achievement for vulnerable groups, initially within Key Stage 2.

• Relevant NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.
• Prior paid experience in a primary school setting as part of the Learning Support team.
• Experience working in an urban primary school environment such as Sandwell.
• Training in First Aid, Little Wandle, Well Comm, Food Hygiene; a forest school leader qualification is advantageous.
• Appropriately literate and numerate.

Full time (32.5 hours) 8:45‑3:45pm each day, standard term time plus two days. This is a permanent post.

Band D, 9‑17 FTE: £27,254 – £31,022 (Actual pro‑rata salary £21,085 – £24,104).

Temple Meadow Primary School, Wright’s Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6RH
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Applications can be submitted to the school office in person or via email to tm.. Application packs can be downloaded from the Local Authority and school websites. Potential applicants are welcome to contact the school on for a discussion or visits prior to application.

• An enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Pre‑employment checks will be made inline with KCSIE.
• Closing date: 26 January 2026 at 9:00am.
• Short listing date: 26 January 2026.
• Interviews: 28 January 2026.