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Learning Support Practitioner - The Meadows School

Employer
The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS)
Location
The Meadows School , Dudley Rd E, Oldbury B69 3BU
Salary
Grade D,SCP 9-17, £25,119 - £28,770 (Actual Salary £19,687 - £23,132 p.a.) + SEN Allowance
Closing date
29 Nov 2024
Reference
TMS079
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Job Details

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

Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

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/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

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.

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 and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

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

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

All references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.

You can visit our website:  www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Hours: 32.5, Term Time plus 5 INSET days

Grade:  Grade D,SCP 9-17, £25,119 - £28,770 (Actual Salary £19,687 - £23,132 p.a.) + SEN Allowance

Location:  The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU

Closing Date:  Friday 29th November 2024 @ 12 midday

Interviews for shortlisted candidates:  TBC

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

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Company

The Meadows School is an extended Sixth Form Day School. We provide education for students from the ages of 9 to 19 across the local authority. We cater for 215 students who have severe and complex special educational needs; many also have additional physical, medical and communication difficulties, including autism.

Below are some extracts from our latest Ofsted Report July 2023:

”Students make outstanding progress in communicating their needs and expressing choices independently.”

“Parents are thrilled with the ways in which the school supports them with their children’s development at home.”

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 7080
Location
Dudley Road East
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BU
United Kingdom

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