Learning Support Practitioner - Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Smethwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Smethwick is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to assist in their Focus Provision for Autism. The role involves supporting individual and small group learning, developing resources, and adapting approaches to meet the needs of autistic children. The ideal candidate will have experience working with autistic students and effective communication skills. A commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with autistic children, using a range of communication strategies.
• Ability to create resources including visual aids.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet children's individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support within Focus Provision classes.
• Work alongside teachers to develop learning resources.
• Support children across the primary age range.

Skills

Experience with autistic children

Communication strategies

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Practitioner — To work with our Autistic Focus provision pupils

Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies are seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to work across both schools within our Focus Provision for Autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support within the Focus Provision classes.
• Work alongside the class teacher and Focus Provision team to create resources, including visual aids to support understanding, developing key vocabulary and supporting children with specific targets.
• Support a range of children across the primary age range with flexible and adaptable approaches to meet each child’s needs.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience of working with autistic children, using a range of communication strategies and autism-specific approaches to teaching and learning.
• Ongoing training and support will be provided.
• This role is part of our newly reformed Focus Provision with dedicated classrooms and sensory rooms in each school.

Safeguarding and Equality

Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and require a disclosure and barring check (DBS).

We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities; applications must be submitted on the Academy’s application form. We do not accept CV-only applications. Application forms can be found at https://victoriaacademiestrust.org/job-vacancies/ or in the recruitment pack. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Additional Information

Visits to the schools are strongly recommended and can be arranged through Mrs Elliott, PA to the Head Teacher, on 0121 558 1652.

Closing date: 12.00 noon Monday 6 October

Interviews: Friday 10 October

Working Arrangements

• Hours: 30.5 hours per week, term time + 5 training days
• Grade: Grade D SCP 9-17 £20,046 - £22,916 per annum
• Location: Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies, Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT
• Contract: Permanent