Pastoral Learning Support Practitioner

Elm Tree Primary Academy, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 2025

• Closing date

  10 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,409.00 - £30,060.00 Annually (FTE) Band D SCP 9 -17 32.5 hours per week , term time only + 5 Days (Actual salary £20,698 - £23,560 + SEN Allowance £1401 per annum)

Pastoral Learning Support Practitioner job summary

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

Experience in pastoral support, therapeutic support or parental support

We can offer the successful candidates:

A commitment to continuing professional development

A supportive and hardworking staff team

Pluxee benefits package

Please see job description attached below.

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.

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 of the role.

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)

Personnel Specification

Qualifications and Experience	NVQ Level 3 in Childcare Experience of working with reception, key stage 1 and 2 pupils A minimum of 2yrs school based experience 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 issues
Training	Willing to attend relevant training
Knowledge 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.
Personal 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 Requirements	Enhanced DBS Clearance

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Elm Tree Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 48 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Elm Tree Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
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