Special Education Needs Practitioner - Level 7

Longford Primary Academy, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1PD

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January/ASAP

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  28 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,022.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE) 32.5 hours, term time only

Special Education Needs Practitioner - Level 7 job summary

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Longford Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Longford Primary Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children with SEND, as well as experience supporting pupils with ADHD, autism and ODD. Our calm provision supports children in key stages 1&2. Curriculum planning is provided by year groups, with dedicated time allocated for the successful candidate to adapt this planning to meet the individual needs of the children within the provision.

The provision lead will be well supported by the SENCO and by experienced support staff working within the provision. We are committed to ongoing professional development and will support the provision lead with tailored CPD opportunities, in addition to the school’s wider planned CPD programme for all staff. This ensures our whole-school approach to inclusion remains strong and that the provision continues to be fully inclusive.

The curriculum is carefully tailored to include opportunities for social, emotional and self-regulation development, including structured programmes such as Attention Autism, ELSA, Positive Play and Forest School. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is nurturing, proactive and committed to ensuring that every child can thrive.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to organise and support teaching and learning activitiesfor SEN pupils, including classes. The primary focus is to work with individuals and groups delivering specifiedwork under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. The individual provides specialist learningsupport for pupils identified as having learning difficulties, including complex and multiple special educationneeds, in a broad range of different learning situations and settings. The post holder also plans, organisesand undertakes other related duties to fully support and underpin learning, personal and social development.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriatewithin agreed systems of supervision

Deliver specified work to individuals and small groups modifying and adapting activities as necessary

Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/careprofessional

Provide specialist support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social,sensory or physical difficulties

Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolvehighly complex, difficult or very challenging issues

Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment

Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide specialist support/advice to meet the needs of pupils

Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’learning

Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help withsocial, welfare and health matters

Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitionerand following appropriate training

Develop and implement individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educationalplans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews

Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in theclassroom, playground and dining areas

Support the role of parents/carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents/carersto provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.

Contribute to the development of policies and procedures

Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources

Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis

Provide pastoral care to pupils for example as head of year or tutor group

Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable

Undertake training with specific area of expertise to ensure that staff, parents / carers are fullytrained to meet the expectations of the school

Manage the induction of pupils into specialist units, classes or schools for pupils with specialeducational needs

Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of highly complex personal and learningaides and equipment

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures

Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:
A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

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 Longford Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 276 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longford Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longford-primary-academy

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