SEN Learning Support Practitioner

Location

Sandwell, West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

SEN Learning Support Practitioner

Level 3 – Permanent

Salary band D - £25,119 – £28,770 (based on 37 hours pw)

+SEN 1 Allowance £1,455

Pro-rata salary to be applied, Full time (32.5 hours pw)

Term time plus 5 inset days

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a SEND Learning Support Practitioner. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.

We are looking for:

A Learning Support Practitioner who has experience of working with students with complex and profound needs please note full training will be given:

• an enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND
• Has a passion for working and supporting children
• Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes
• Is flexible and open to new ideas
• Is a team player
• Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
• Be a Level 3 qualified learning support practitioner
• Have English & Maths GCSE minimum grade C/4

In return we can offer:

• Competitive Salary including SEN allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Rewards
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Regular support and supervision
• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)
• A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.

CLOSING DATE:

Thursday 11th April 2024 at 12noon

Interviews for shortlisted candidates:

Monday 22nd April 2024

The Meadows School has an excellent and established record of providing quality education for students aged 9-19 with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. We operate in a dynamic, exciting and rapidly changing environment, focused on meeting the individual needs of all students.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to include Adult and children’s Barred list. All references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

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 chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

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