Job Title: Learning Support Practitioner (Level 2)

Required as soon as possible

Temporary 12 month initial contract in the first instance, Part time (30 hours per week 8.40am - 3.10pm)

Term Time only (39 weeks - inc. 5 INSET days)

Grade 3 SCP 3-4 19627 to £19952 FTE (under 5 years service)

Actual Annual Salary £15914 - £16178 pay award pending

Here at Dingle Community Primary we’re all about ‘Learning for Life’ through our CARING values, which underpin everything we do: Community, Achievement, Resilience, Independence, Nurture and Growth. 

School website: www.dingle.dudley.sch.uk 

The Governors are looking to appoint a temporary Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner who is enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to the children in our school.  This role will be primarily based in EYFS, therefore experience in this area is essential.  

As a Learning Support Practitioner your main responsibilities will include: in-class support, group work, interventions, 1:1 support, first aid and general welfare responsibilities with direct leadership from the SENDco. The roles require a good knowledge of current practices, including phonics, a positive approach, a willingness to learn and a desire to be part of an effective team.

We can offer you: 

• A happy, hardworking and supportive staff team 
• A creative and exciting curriculum 
• Excellent training opportunities and professional development 

You must be:

• Innovative, dynamic and able to challenge and inspire our children
• Enthusiastic, with a love of and thirst for learning 
• A great team player
• Committed to helping every child learn and able to provide for their individual needs

Potential applicants are encouraged to look at the school website for additional information about the school. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and appointments can be made by contacting the school office on 01384 818305.  Tours will be taking place on Thursday 26th September at 4pm, Friday 27th September at 10am, and Monday 30th September at 10am.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th October 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 7th October 2024

Interviews: Friday 11th October 2024

Please ring or email Lisa Hall, School Business Manager, on 01384 818305 or email lhall@dingle.dudley.sch.uk if you would like further information about the job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.  

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

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Attached documents
JD & PS Learning Support Practitioner Level 2 June 24 (30 hours).pdf