Learning Support Assistant

                                   Temporary position starting asap until July 2026

                                        Grade 3, SCP 5

                                         30 hours 8.40-3.10pm (every day)

We have a great team here at Moat Farm Infant School and we are now in a position to further grow that team. If you are looking for a new challenge in a well-supported school then this could be an excellent move for you. If you have a real passion for Early Childhood education then we are the school for you! We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed learning support assistant to join our team in Moat Farm Infant School.

This is a temporary post and will start as soon as possible. The role is in our SEND Hub and would be well suited to a passionate SEND classroom assistant who has high standards and is keen to work within a successful academy trust dedicated to improving the quality of education for pupils in the Black Country.

We have a good track record of supporting staff with their career develop and providing staff with opportunities to lead and develop areas so if you want to grow in this way we can help you.

We are looking for someone who:-

· Is passionate about teaching and learning in an SEND provision within an infant  school

· Puts children first and supports our caring ethos

· Will have high expectations of pupils learning and behaviour

· Is committed to teamwork and working in partnership with parents

· Is passionate about Infant Education.

· Is an energetic and innovative classroom practitioner and be able to model best practice

· Is open to high quality development opportunities the school has to offer and be committed to their own professional development

· Is able to bring new qualities and strengths to our school to improve teaching and learning

· Has excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to work as part of a team, with an optimistic outlook

We can offer the successful applicant the following:

· The chance to be imaginative and innovative in supporting school improvement

· Enthusiastic, friendly and engaging children

· A supportive and friendly team

· A commitment to learning for all

Moat Farm Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks, including DBS check, and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Thank you for taking the time to consider us. 

For informal talks and to arrange a  visit to the school please contact:

Jayne Davis

Head of School

0121 552 1885

Jayne.davis@mfi.school

Visits to the school are

 Please  visit our website: moatfarm-inf.sandwell.sch.uk