Specialist Teaching & Learning Practitioner- Level 7

Abbey Hill Academy & College, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5PP

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

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) 25.32 hours, Term time only-Tuesday-Friday- 8.45-3.30pm

Specialist Teaching & Learning Practitioner- Level 7 job summary

About this role

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

At Abbey Hill Academy and College 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.

Main Purpose of the role

The post holder works as a key part of the professional team to deliver expert, specialist learning support to pupils with identified learning difficulties, complex and/or multiple special educational needs. This role operates under the general direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, while taking responsibility for ensuring the continuity of teaching and learning for pupils and classes assigned to the post holder. The post holder implements and delivers specified work to whole classes, small groups, and individuals during periods of teacher absence (including PPA cover and short-term cover up to 3 consecutive days), leveraging detailed knowledge and professional standards to support both high-quality SEN provision and curriculum delivery.

Duties and responsibilities

Curriculum Delivery

• Provide short term classroom cover (lasting up to 3 consecutive days) for any teacher absence
• Provide PPA cover as required
• Plan, prepare, and deliver specified work to whole classes, small groups, and individuals, modifying and adapting activities as necessary
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate, and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate
• Assess, record, and report on pupil development, progress, and attainment
• Provide appropriate and accessible feedback (written, verbal, or alternative communication) to pupils on their progress
• Support teachers in collating and organising evidence of pupils’ work, progress and attainment
• Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including in the classroom, playground, and dining areas
• Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities

Specialist SEND Provision

• Provide specialist support to pupils with severe and/or complex special educational needs (SEND)
• Provide and adapt specialist learning activities to individuals and small groups
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual targets and plans for pupils (including Education, Health and Care Plans - EHCPs), including attendance at, and contribution to, annual reviews.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies as required (eg: Speech & Language Therapy (SALT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Clinical Psychology)
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
• Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour, intervening to resolve highly complex, difficult, or very challenging issues
• Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of highly complex personal and learning aides and equipment
• Support pupils social and emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils' individual health and welfare needs, including assistance with eating, dressing, hygiene, and toileting, ensuring dignity is maintained and independence is encouraged
• Administer medication in accordance with pupils’ agreed healthcare plans and school protocol, under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training

Professional Practice

• Provide support and share best practice with other support staff, including allocating staff according to the pupil needs
• Support the role of parents/carers in pupils' learning and contribute to meetings to provide constructive feedback
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
• Invigilate exams and tests as required
• Assist with the induction of new pupil into specialist units, classes, or the Academy
• Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources

Abbey Hill Academy & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults 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 or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

If you are interested in applying and require further information please call 01782 355849 or email recruitment@abbeyhill.sbmat.org

More information on the school including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://www.abbeyhillschool.co.uk/

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 Abbey Hill Academy & College

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Abbey Hill Academy & College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-hill-academy-college

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