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Learning Support Practitioner

Westminster School, Rowley Regis, Sandwell

Learning Support Practitioner

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Westminster School, Rowley Regis, Sandwell

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 4 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: e86848d3e38b4e5aa712edbc7fde97c9

Location ref: Rowley Regis, Sandwell

Full Job Description

  • 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, We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.
    • If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application. 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 for this role

    The Westminster School is a Special School in Rowley Regis which currently caters for 275 pupils aged 7 to 19 years with moderate learning disabilities plus additional needs. The Westminster School takes great pride in being able to deliver an innovative child-centred curriculum. The school's curriculum is focused around 6 holistic areas: My Communication, My Community, My Care and Independence, My Creativity, My Thinking, My Wellbeing. Traditionally the education system required the child needed to fit into the curriculum, at The Westminster School the curriculum wraps around the young person meeting them at the point of need. Our work on supported internships and supported apprenticeships for students with learning disabilities are at the forefront of national developments. We moved to our new site in February 2011. The School was purpose built. Most ground floor classrooms have access to outside spaces, incorporating Learning Outside the Classroom into our enriched curriculum. Our values are encompassed in our statement of Safe, Happy and Learning Together. Through this we seek to develop our values statement: Building foundations and providing opportunities to create confident, aspirational and independent members of our community. We have an exceptionally strong culture of safeguarding, and pupil welfare is one of our highest priorities. 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. The Westminster School has achieved the Investors in People Platinum Award and was the first school in the country to achieve this recognition

    Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£27,254 - £31,022 p.a.) Actual Salary £21,361 - £24,943 p.a. plus SEN Allowance, Staff benefits include:
  • A Contributory Pension Scheme
  • A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development 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
    • Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/learning-support-practitioner-126933323
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