Learning Support Practitioner - The Meadows School

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

Support services

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

The Meadows School is seeking a SEND Learning Support Practitioner to join our caring Sandwell team and help pupils with SEND reach their full potential.

We offer a supportive environment with a flexible curriculum, safeguarding commitment, and strong professional development. The post is based at The Meadows School with term-time hours and SEN allowances included in the salary package.

Qualifications

• Must have real passion for working with children with SEND.
• Committed to improving pupils' learning outcomes.
• Flexible and open to new ideas.
• Team player who supports the school's ethos.

Skills

Passion for SEND

Team player

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare/BTEC/NNEB or equivalent

Job description

The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS),

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:

• 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:

• Competitive Salary 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.

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 may be 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