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Learning Support Practitioner - The Orchard School

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£25,119 - £28,770 p.a) Actual salary is £19,687 - £23,132 p.a.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Location: Oldbury, West Midlands
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Sips Education Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORC042

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01212963000

Summary

Learning Support Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Orchard School to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner. We are seeking individuals with experience of working with children with complex and profound learning difficulties. This role requires adaptability, reliability, and strong teamwork skills.

We are looking to appoint candidates that are available to work 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time. However, we will also consider candidates that are available for part time hours across 2 or 3 full school days. If you wish to be considered for part time hours, please make this clear on your application.

The applicant will need to possess:

• High standards of written and spoken English

• 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 the role

• Appropriate qualifications, as detailed on job specification

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of appointment will be subject to successful DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references and a clear Disqualification by association return.

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.

If you have the experience and passion to join our school, 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 hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk

If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.

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

Please note only successful applicants will be notified.

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.

Hours:  32.5 hours, Term time + 5 INSET Days

Salary: Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£25,119 - £28,770 p.a) Actual salary is £19,687 - £23,132 p.a.

Location: The Orchard School, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8LD

Closing date: Monday 3rd June @ 9am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 4th June 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 11th June 2024

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To apply please contact us on:

01212963000