Special Education Needs Assistant Practitioner - Level 6

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted fitness memberships

Staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits

Access to training, leadership paths &

Mentoring

Job summary

Weston Infant Academy (part of St Bart's Multi Academy Trust) is seeking a SEN Assistant Practitioner to support learning for pupils with special educational needs under a teacher's supervision. The role includes therapy and care programmes, and contributes to individual education plans, reviews, and safeguarding.

Enhanced DBS is required; visa sponsorship is not available. The position is term-time-only, offering health and wellbeing support, staff discounts, and access to training and

Qualifications

• Level 3 SEN qualification is required.
• Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under a teacher's direction, differentiating programmes for pupils with SEN.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records.
• Monitor, assess, record and report on pupil development, progress and attainment, escalating unresolved problems to the teacher.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes designed and supervised by a therapist or care professional.
• Contribute to individual education plans, including attending and contributing to reviews.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs (toileting, hygiene, dressing, eating, social, welfare and health matters).
• Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour and intervene in complex issues.
• Supervise individuals and groups across the day in classroom, playground and dining areas.
• Select and adapt resources and methods to facilitate learning activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults such as speech therapists.

Education

Level 3 special educational needs support qualification

Job description

This is a SEN assistant practitioner post in the new SEND Inclusion Base at Weston Infant Academy, part of St Bart's Multi Academy Trust. The role centres on delivering tailored learning for pupils with special educational needs under a qualified teacher, alongside therapy and care programmes. The base spans two rooms and supports 16 pupils whose primary need is communication and interaction, on a term-time-only basis. The post needs an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups under a teacher's direction, differentiating programmes for pupils with SEN
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records
• Monitor, assess, record and report on pupil development, progress and attainment, escalating unresolved problems to the teacher
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes designed and supervised by a therapist or care professional
• Contribute to individual education plans, including attending and contributing to reviews
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, eating, and social, welfare and health matters
• Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour and intervene in complex or very challenging issues
• Supervise individuals and groups across the day, including classroom, playground and dining areas
• Select and adapt resources and methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
• Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults such as speech therapists
• Administer medication under an agreed plan and healthcare practitioner direction, after appropriate training
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, raising concerns under academy procedures

Qualifications

• Level 3 special educational needs support qualification

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Nice to have

• Previous experience of working with pupils with SEND

What’s offered

• Health and wellbeing support, including mental health resources and wellbeing days
• Discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits
• Access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring
• Staff awards and everyday recognition
• Pension through LGPS or Teachers' Pensions
• Travel benefits
• Regular feedback opportunities and engagement surveys
• Competitive pay