Learning Support Practitioner - The Meadows School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee rewards

Professional development

Regular support & supervision

Staff health & wellbeing services

Creative curriculum opportunities

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Meadows School in Oldbury is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Practitioner to join our team. You will work with students with complex and profound needs and support their learning outcomes, under guided training to develop specialist skills.

We expect you to be enthusiastic, flexible and a team player, with a real passion for helping children. The role offers term-time schedule with some INSET days, salary within SCP 9-17 and SEN allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with complex and profound needs.
• Full training will be given.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Passion for working with children

High expectations of pupils

Flexible

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, BTEC, NNEB or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a SEND Learning Support Practitioner. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.

We are looking for:

A Learning Support Practitioner who has experience of working with students with complex and profound needs please note full training will be given:

• An enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND


• Has a passion for working and supporting children


• Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes


• Is flexible and open to new ideas


• Is a team player Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools


• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, BTEC, NNEB or equivalent

In return we can offer:

• CompetitiveSalary including SEN allowance


• Pension Scheme


• Flexible working opportunities


• Employee Rewards


• Excellent professional development opportunities


• Regular support and supervision


• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)


• A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs


• A supportive and friendly team environment


• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities


• A wide range of fantastic resources

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

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.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

All references obtained will be checked upon receipt for authenticity and accuracy.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website You can visit our website: The Meadows School

Hours:32.5 hours, Term Time plus 5 INSET days

Grade:Grade D,SCP 9-17, (£28,153 - £32,046) - Actual Salary, £22,065 - £25,766 p.a.+ SEN Allowance

Location:The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU/Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

This position maybe based at either of the sites.

Closing Date:11th October 2026

Shortlisting Date:w/c 12th October 2026

Interview Date:w/c 19th October 2026