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Learning Support Practitioner
The Westminster School, Rowley Regis, B65 9AL19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Once satisfactory clearances are complete
Closing date
2 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week (Term time only + 5 INSET Days) Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8.40am to 3.15pm (including 30 minutes lunch-break) Tues – 8.40am to 5.00pm (including 30 minutes lunch-break) (Plus 20 minutes contingency time)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20,699 - £24,170 p.a
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
An experienced Learning Support Practitioner who:
- Is a passionate and enthusiastic practitioner
- Is an excellent role model and has excellent skills in supporting students with special educational needs
- Has high expectations and aspirations for all our students, supporting them to achieve their full potential
- Can work as part of an innovative, dynamic and supportive team
- Will fully support the School’s values, ethos and aims
- Is a Level 3 qualified learning support practitioner
- Has Maths and English GCSEs at minimum grade C/4
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits include:
- A Contributory Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategicdevelopment priorities of the school.
- First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
- Free Occupational Health Services
- Family Friendly Policies
- Staff Voice Committee
- Free Parking on Site
- Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all roles within the school.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Westminster School
- School type
- Special school, ages 7 to 19
- School size
- 250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Westminster School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- nikki.burling@sips.co.uk
An outstanding special school for students with MLD + additional needs aged 7 - 19 years.
At The Westminster School we are looking for exceptional individuals to work as part our flourishing and creative staff team. You will have the support of our highly-skilled teaching and learning staff, a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and an enthusiastic Governing Board that considers continuing professional development for all staff an essential factor in achieving the best outcomes for all of our young people.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and cultivate an inclusive, diverse school community within which difference is celebrated. We are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. The Westminster School is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in employment for all and to taking action to avoid discrimination.
The Westminster School is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer. We play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process, please contact the HR Manager on 0121 561 6884 or via e-mail to angela.gibson1@westminster.sandwell.sch.uk and we will be happy to discuss these with you.
The Westminster School has achieved the Investors in People Platinum Award and was the first school in the country to achieve this recognition.
Arranging a visit to The Westminster School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nikki.burling@sips.co.uk.
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