Learning Practitioner

Middlewich High School; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlewich High School, part of the Sir John Brunner Foundation, invites applications for two Learning Practitioner roles. The school champions excellence in learning and inclusion, with a commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Roles are permanent, term-time, with one 30-hour per week post and one 15-hour per week post, starting Jan 2027 and Dec 2026 respectively. Salary ranges reflect SCP 12–17 (£29,542–£32,046 FTE) with pro-rata actual salaries for part-time hours (£20,137–£22,338

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an education setting.
• GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning and provide targeted interventions in collaboration with teaching staff and SENDCo.

Skills

Experience with children

Literacy & numeracy

Relationship building with students

Education

GCSEs 9-4 including English & Maths

Job description

Role: Learning Practitioner (2 x positions available)

Salary: Grade 6 (SCP 12 - SCP 17) £29,542 - £32,046 (FTE Salary)

Reporting to: SENCO

Position 1

Start date: January 2027

Contract type: Permanent, Part time, Term time only

Hours: 30 hours per week

Actual Salary: £20,137 - £22,338 Annually

Position 2

Start date: December 2026

Contract type: Permanent, Part time, Term time only

Hours: 15 hours per week

Actual Salary: £10,068 - £11,169 Annually

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community.

Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.

The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.

The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential.

The Foundation’s Head Office is based at the Sir John Deane’s College campus in Northwich.

This role is based at Middlewich High School where we believe that every child deserves to attend an excellent school, one that enables all students to flourish and be happy. We do this by providing all students with inspiring teaching, a supportive and caring environment and an enriching educational experience in and beyond the classroom. Our objective is to support all students to achieve ‘Excellence in Learning’, taking pride in their personal achievements whilst making a positive contribution to society.

About the Role

To play a key role in enabling students to access learning, overcome barriers and achieve their potential through skilled classroom support and the delivery of targeted interventions. Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENDCo, the Learning Practitioner will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of inclusive provision, with a particular focus on students with special educational needs and disabilities.

The postholder will model effective practice, share expertise and support colleagues to strengthen the quality and consistency of support across the academy. The role will champion high expectations and promote students’ independence, confidence and wellbeing, ensuring they are supported to participate fully in academy life and make meaningful progress.

Your Responsibilities

• Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

Experience of working with children in an education setting

GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths

Good literacy and numeracy skills

The ability to develop effective working relationships with students

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: Friday 20th November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.