Student Support Practitioner - The Meadows School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a caring individual to join their team as support staff for SEND students. The role involves supervising children during meal times and providing personal care, ensuring a supportive and professional environment. The school offers a commitment to professional development and a friendly team atmosphere.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to a wide range of resources

Qualifications

• Understanding of the confidential nature of the role.
• Ability to support the ethos and aims of the school.
• Experience in supporting SEND students is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during meal times and in the playground.
• Support students with personal care including toileting and changing.
• Ensure students are fed according to their individual needs.

Skills

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a hard-working, caring individual who wants to be part of a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, fast-moving school.

The successful applicant will be part of a friendly and committed team who enjoy working with SEND students. The duties include supervision of children at meal times, in the playground, and support with personal care.

The successful applicant will:

1. Understand the confidential nature of this supporting role
2. Fully support the ethos and aims of our school
3. Be able to take direction, whilst working as part of a team
4. Be flexible, proactive, and organized
5. Have a patient, caring, and committed attitude
6. Support our students with all aspects of their personal care, including toileting and changing, as well as ensuring our students are fed in line with their individual needs

We can offer you:

1. A happy and supportive team environment
2. A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
3. 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.

Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to [e-mail].

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being shortlisted for an 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 in case 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, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and 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 for authenticity and accuracy.

You can visit our website: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Hours: 15 hours per week, during term time plus 5 training days

Salary: Grade C, SCP 5-8 (£24,790-£25,992 - actual salary £8,967 - £9,524 pro-rata per annum)

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: Monday 9th June 2025