Learning Support Practitioner Fixed Term - Elm Tree Primary Academy

WMJobs; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,032 - 23,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to continuing professional development

Supportive staff team

Pluxee benefits package

Flexible working options

Job summary

A special school for autistic pupils in West Midlands is seeking a Learning Support Practitioner on a fixed-term basis. The role entails providing creative support to ensure positive outcomes for pupils, with a commitment to professional development. Candidates should possess experience working with autistic students, show passion for education, and work effectively as part of a team. This position supports a small team in a new special school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic pupils.
• Creative thinking and passion for securing positive outcomes.
• Energetic, positive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative and committed support to autistic pupils.
• Interact effectively with team members for high-quality support.
• Go the extra mile for excellent learning outcomes.

Skills

Experience working with autistic pupils

Creative thinking

Passion for education

Teamwork abilities

Job description

Learning Support Practitioner Fixed Term - Elm Tree Primary Academy

Location: Elm Tree Primary Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB, West Midlands, England

Salary: Band D SCP 9-17, £27,254-£31,022 FTE (Actual Salary £21,032-£23,940 plus SEN Allowance £1,539 per annum)

Hours: 32 hours per week, term time only plus 5 teacher training days

Contract: Fixed Term due to funding

Closing Date: 5th November 2025 at 9am

Start Date: December 2025

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a new special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs. Phase 1 opened in September 2022 with a Reception and Y1 class, and Phase 2 will open as a brand new build in September 2023 in Friar Park Road Wednesbury. This is an exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Practitioner who will be part of a small team and grow with the school as it reaches full capacity by September 2025.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Provide creative, passionate, and committed support to autistic pupils, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each child.
• Interact positively and effectively with team members to deliver high-quality support.
• Go the extra mile to achieve excellent learning outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic pupils.
• Creative thinking, passion for education, and determination to secure the best outcomes.
• Energetic, positive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Supportive and hardworking staff team.
• Pluxee benefits package.
• Flexible working options available.

If you would like more information and to apply, please visit the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149156/EDV-2025-ETPA-51179

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure confirming the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list. If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).