Learning Support Practitioner

Elm Tree Primary Academy, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,254.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) Band D SCP 9-17 £27254 - £31022 FTE (Actual salary £21,032 - £23,940 + SEN Allowance £1539 per annum) Subject to 2026 pay award

Learning Support Practitioner job summary

Phase 1 opened in September 2022 with a Reception class and Y1 class and Phase 2 opened as a brand new build in September 2023 in Friar Park Road Wednesbury.

This is a very exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The position will allow the successful candidate to be part of a small team and grow with the school as it reaches its full capacity by September 2025

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child
• Have experience of working with autistic pupils
• Are energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team
• Are willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

• Are willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidates:

• A commitment to continuing professional development
• A supportive and hardworking staff team

• Happy to discuss flexible working

Job Summary

• To provide classroom support to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.
• To work under the guidance of teachers/senior staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom. This will include programmes of work requiring detailed and specialist SEND knowledge and will involve assisting the teacher in the management/preparation of resources.

• To support teachers with planning and delivery of teaching and learning to small groups and individual pupils

Duties and responsibilities

Support to Pupils

• To assist pupils in the use of resources including IT.
• To maintain pupils' interests and motivation.
• To assist pupils with dress/changing for activities/personal hygiene.
• To support individual and group work assigned by the teacher in raising core skills.

• The care and welfare of pupils to include toileting and self-care skills as required.Assist with the development and implementation of individual pupil learning plans, pastoral support plans and safety support plans as required.

  Set high expectations in accordance with the pupil’s level of need to promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement, self-reliance and promote self-esteem.

  Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the class teacher.

  Support pupils consistently, while recognising and responding to their individual needs ensuring their safety, access to learning and independence.

  Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage pupils in activities.

  Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the wellbeing of pupils.

  Assist with the development and implementation of individual communication strategies/plans.

  Support to Teachers

  Work with teachers to establish appropriate learning environments.

  To communicate with colleagues and assist in the assessment of pupil attainment/progress.

  Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation.

  Provide regular feedback and written comments if required to the teacher /pastoral lead on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence through an agreed system.

  Undertake the marking/recording of pupils work in line with whole school policy when working with a child or small group.

  Assist with the development of learning activities and use strategies in liaison with the teacher/pastoral lead to support pupils to achieve learning goals.

  Promote positive values and attitudes and pupils’ behaviour, dealing promptly with incidents in line with policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

  Support the use of technology in learning activities and develop pupils’ confidence and independence in its use.

  Establish positive relationships and communication with parents and outside agencies.

  To liaise with teachers and other staff to obtain, exchange and record information on pupils in accordance with school policy.

  Support to school

  To be aware of an comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

  Be aware of and support difference, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

  To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

  Attend and participate to meeting as required.

  Participate in training, learning activities and performance development as required.

  To maintain school routine.

  To supervise pupils at lunch time and break time as required.

  Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and out of school activities.

  To maintain a safe environment.

  Undertake mentoring and appraisal duties as required

  Other duties:

  To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of the job.

  To act professionally and with integrity at all times.

  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

  The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community and is consistent with the trust’s equal opportunities policy.

  1 - To participate in the operation of the Trust’s Appraisal Scheme.

  2 - It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Trust policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy, the Equality Standard and obligations under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.

  3 - Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist the school or Trust in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.

  4 - The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.

  Note

  This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. The particular duties and responsibilities listed above may be subject to reasonable change from time to time following consultation between the Head Teacher/ SLT with the postholder.

  Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

  Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

  This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)

EssentialQualifications and Experience

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. IE: Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Degree in relevant field such as child development or education

Experience of working with key stage 1 and 2 pupils

At least grade C/4 GCSE maths and English

Evidence of CPD

A commitment to future professional development

Knowledge and Experience of Primary Curriculum

Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities

Knowledge of Health and Safety issuesKnowledge and Skills

Understands the needs of autistic pupils and pupils with communication difficulties.

Understand the needs of pupils with learning needs.

Be computer literate.

Work with individual or small groups of pupils with additional needs

To be able to support teaching staff in the assessment of academic achievement and pupil need.

Take a role in raising pupils’ aspirations and independence.

Support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Experience of delivering programs of with in collaboration with teachers and other specialists.

TrainingWilling to attend relevant trainingPersonal and professional qualities

Able communicator

Good organisational skills

Commitment, enthusiasm, a sense of humour and determination to succeed.

A capacity for hard work and an aptitude to work as part of the wider staff team.

Demonstrate an ability to work with pupils and families in a sensitive and positive way.

Commitment to the following

Pupils with additional needs.

Raising standards for pupils

Setting a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

An enthusiasm and determination to support the vision and values of the school community.

Legal RequirementsEnhanced DBS Check

Note: Due to the nature of how a multi-academy trust operates there is an expectation that all staff are willing and able to travel across the MAT (via their own car) to provide school-to-school support from time to time, as required. This means that a clean driving licence and acceptance of these terms is essential. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at the agreed rate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Elm Tree Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 125 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Elm Tree Primary Academy website
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