Learning Support Practitioner - The Meadows School

Overview

The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS) is seeking a SEND Learning Support Practitioner. We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.

Responsibilities

• 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 is committed to making a real difference to our students\’ learning outcomes
• Is flexible and open to new ideas
• Is a team player and 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

Application information

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. 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 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.

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 and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff/volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced 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: The Meadows School.

Hours: 32.5 hours, Term Time plus 5 INSET days

Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17, £27,254 – £31,022 (Actual Salary, £21,361 – £24,943 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: Thursday 5th March 2026

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.