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:
* An enthusiastic person with a real passion for working with children with SEND.
* A person who has high expectations of pupils and is committed to making a real difference to our students' learning outcomes.
* A flexible individual who is open to new ideas and is a team player.
* A Level 3 qualified learning support practitioner.
* Someone who has English & Maths GCSE minimum grade C/4.
In return we can offer:
* Competitive salary including SEN allowance.
* Pension scheme and flexible working opportunities.
* Employee rewards and excellent professional development opportunities.
* Regular support and supervision.
* Staff support including mental health first aid and an Occupational Health Service.
* A creative, flexible curriculum tailored to individual student 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 in case 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 expects 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.
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: 26th January 2025.
Shortlisting Date: w/c 27th January 2025.
Interview Date: w/c 3rd February 2025.
Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.
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