Learning Support Practitioner Level 2 SEN Fixed Term due to SEN Funding - St Paul’s CofE Academy

St Paul's CofE Academy; Tipton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Supportive Environment

Meaningful Work

Employee Benefits

Job summary

St Paul’s Church of England Academy in Tipton, West Midlands, is seeking a caring Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner to join our welcoming team. You will support a small group of pupils with additional needs and help develop independence and social skills.

The post is term-time plus 5 days, 21.25 hours per week, with a focus on safeguarding and inclusive education. The successful candidate will align with the Christian ethos of the school and contribute to raising standards in learning and

Qualifications

• Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner with ability to motivate children.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.
• Demonstrates drive, ambition and openness to learning.
• Supports Christian ethos of the school.
• Strong communication and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of children with additional needs.
• Encourage independence, self-confidence and social skills.
• Monitor and track progress of pupils.
• Maintain high expectations and support learning and teaching.
• Comply with safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Skills

Learning Support

Job description

The Trust Board are looking to appoint a caring and highly motivated Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner to join our welcoming and friendly team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner, who can motivate and inspire children.
• Be able to support a small number of children with additional needs.
• Encourage and help develop independence, self-confidence, and social skills
• Monitor and track the progress of children
• Have high expectations of themselves and others and be committed to raising standards in learning and teaching.
• Have a knowledge of SEN and how to support children with diverse needs
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Demonstrate drive, ambition and openness to learning and personal development.
• Be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school
• Have strong communication skills which show integrity in the workplace by being honest, trustworthy and transparent while also acknowledging the needs of others and showing empathy

Why Join St. Paul’s C of E Academy ?

• Training & Development: We invest in our staff, offering essential training as part of our staff development programme with additional professional development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations.
• Supportive Environment: Our school community is warm and welcoming. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
• Meaningful Work: You’ll have the chance to support pupils in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential, creating lasting positive change in their lives.
• Access to excellent benefits:We offer a comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Program, including health and well being support.

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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website St Paul's CE Academy | Official web for St Paul's CE Academy, Tipton, DY4 9BH

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

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.

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

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours:21.25 Hours per week - term time plus 5 days

Grade:Grade C, Point 5-8, £26,427 - £27,709 (Actual Salary, £13,484 - £14,383 p.a.)

Location: St Paul's Church of England Academy, Robert Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9BH

Closing Date:Monday 23rd November 2026 at 12 noon