SEND Learning Support Assistant at Moat Farm Infant School

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Fixed term contract 1st September  2026 – 31^st August 2027

Grade 3 (SCP5)

30 hours 8.30-3pm (every day) 30 minutes lunch

FTE £25,583

Actual £17,446

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 on 1^st September 2026.  The role is well suited to a passionate, KS1 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 KS1·      

           Passionate about supporting children with SEND

·         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

Stour Vale 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 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.  

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date.

 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 warmly  welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office. Please visit our website: moatfarm-inf.sandwell.sch.uk