Senior Learning Support Practitioner - Ref: TV29625

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Walsall seeks a Senior Learning Support Practitioner to teach and support students with complex needs, including autism and mental health. The role requires collaboration with families and SEN teams, along with the management of annual reviews. Essential experience with EHCP paperwork is advantageous. Applicants must be committed and motivated to help students achieve their potential and maintain a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team

Positive work-life balance

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Motivation and skills to work with young people with complex needs.
• Willingness to travel across the borough for school needs.
• Experience supporting mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Teaching small groups in various subjects including GCSE.
• Supporting the SEN team and conducting annual reviews.
• Collaborating with families and young people with challenging backgrounds.

Skills

Experience with EHCP paperwork

Knowledge of neurodiversity

Confident communication with families

Job description

Short Stay School and Home & Hospital Tuition Service

(autism, mental health, illness)

www.shepwellschool.co.uk

Twitter @shepwellSchool

Senior Learning Support Practitioner (HLTA) 1 year fixed term in the first instance

32 1/2 hours per week term time only

Actual salary £23,906 - £27,245

Please note this salary is based on a full year post, as such your actual salary is dependent on your start date and will need to be recalculated once all clearances are in place and a start date has been agreed.

Start Date: January 2025 – Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance

Do you want to be part of the current revolution of SEND in the Walsall Area?

Shepwell Short Stay School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school.

Due to increased need we are opening the first satellite school to be based at The Studio School in Walsall.

• Teaching small groups of pupils – subjects may include Preparation for Adulthood but usually includes a range of subjects and up to GCSE/
• Essential experience having experience with EHCP paperwork and the ability to carry out annual reviews?
• Support for the SEN team so experience and knowledge of neurodiversity and mental health advantageous.
• Confident to work with families and young people who may have had negative experiences of education.
• Willingness to travel across the borough and the satellite school based at Shelfield School.

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive team
• Positive work life balance
• Flexible working and reasonable adjustments policies

Shepwell Short Stay School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school. We have places in school for 30 learners, all who have an EHCP and work in a very bespoke manner to support our learners complex needs. We will offer a curriculum similar to that delivered at Studio School with relevant interventions and one to one or group support.

Do you have the motivation and skills to work with young people with complex needs including mental health, illness, autism and ADHD to overcome the challenges they face and enable them to ‘achieve their potential?

Please Note working closely with SEN team to arrange, conduct and complete paperwork for EHCP annual reviews is a vital part of this role so experience desirable.

For further details, job description and an application form visit www.shepwellschool.co.uk

All applications to be received by email to [e-mail] to arrive no later than 1.00pm on Friday 14th November, 2025

Visits to the school or discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 8 working days from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

All applications will need a full enhanced DBS clearance. The successful candidate cannot take up their appointment until all pre-employment checks have been completed.

Shepwell School welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.