EYFS Learning Support Practitioner- Bearwood Primary School

We are looking to appoint an excellent learning support practitioner to join our EYFS team, providing support for the teacher and pupils in all aspects of learning.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and hold the relevant qualification i.e. NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent. You must also have significant experience working in a primary school.

You will be joining a very committed team of professionals, dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our highly motivated pupils.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged by emailing the Head Teacher,

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and satisfactory references are required for this role. Pre employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Application forms are available below and can be returned to the Head's email address at: .

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

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.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

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/spamboxes 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer; we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

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.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - .

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, Permanent

Location: Bearwood Primary School, Bearwood, Smethwick B66 4HA

Salary: Grade D, SCP 9-17, £27,254 - £31,022 (Actual Salary, £20,539 - £23,984 p.a.)

Closing Date: 5th May 2026

Shortlisting Date: 5th May 2026

Interview Date: Friday 15th May 2026