ARB Learning Practitioner
Hayle Academy, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- 26,261.00
ARB Learning Practitioner job summary
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children with SEND? Do you believe in inclusive education where every child is valued, supported and empowered to thrive? At Hayle Academy, we are seeking an exceptional ARB Learning Practitioner to join our dedicated team and lead high‑quality provision within our specialist Area Resource Base, attached to our vibrant mainstream school.This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is committed to nurturing pupils with complex needs, championing their strengths and ensuring they experience success both within the ARB and across the wider school community.Key responsibilities:As an ARB Learning Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning, wellbeing and development of pupils with a range of SEND needs. You will:Under the guidance of the ARB Lead Teacher, plan and deliver engaging, personalised teaching that supports academic, social, emotional and communication developmentHave a clear understanding of the needs of all learners in the class group and be able to use different strategies to engage and support them.Create a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment tailored to pupils’ needsLead a team of Teaching Assistants and work collaboratively with therapists and external agencies.Support the marking and assessing work of work under the guidance of the ARB Lead.Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers and keep parents informed about their child's progress on a daily basis through completion of the home school diary.Use the school’s systems for recording and reporting (CPOMS and Arbor) in relation to individual students.Support pupils’ inclusion in mainstream lessons and wider school lifeContribute to whole‑school SEND practice and professional developmentThis role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about specialist provision but enjoys being part of a larger mainstream community.About You: This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about specialist provision but enjoys being part of a larger mainstream community.We are looking for a practitioner who is:Experienced or highly motivated to work with pupils with complex SENDSkilled in adapting teaching, resources and environments to meet diverse needsCalm, resilient and nurturing, with a child‑centred approachA strong communicator, able to work effectively with families, colleagues and external professionalsReflective and committed to ongoing professional developmentPassionate about inclusion, equality and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeedWhether you are an experienced SEND specialist or a mainstream practitioner looking to move into a specialist role, we welcome your applicationBenefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date and time for receiving applications is 11.59pm 5th July 2026If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Miss Naomi Thomson, Assistant Headteacher on nthomson@hayle.tpacademytrust.org or 01736 753009Interviews to be held on Thursday 9th July.If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hayle Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 604 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Hayle Academy website
Become who you want to be…
School isn’t just about what you learn. It’s about who you learn to be.
That’s why at Hayle Academy, students are encouraged to try new things, develop confidence, and build resilience. And they do it within our friendly and encouraging community.
Every child comes to us full of promise. Our aim is that when they leave, they are independent thinkers with the skills and self-belief to achieve it.
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