Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) (Maternity Cover) in Walsall

Q3 Academy Langley is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP).

Why you should work with us?

• Your dedication & commitment is not only recognised, but highly rewarded.
• Opportunities for rapid progression across a growing Academy Trust.
• Complimentary tea and coffee.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme.
• Fun & interesting weekly staff incentives (weekly prizes, surprises and rewards following the previous week).
• Free parking.
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch (Family Breakfast and Family Lunch is shared with students, who serve one another).
• Consideration will be given to Flexible working/Part-time hours where possible.
• The opportunity to work with a kind, collaborative and fun team of colleagues.

Q3 Academy Langley opened its doors in September 2016, becoming the first brand-new secondary education provider in Sandwell in a decade. We are looking to add to our fantastic team of dedicated, hard-working colleagues, who contribute to a wonderful culture of work. Now in 2024 we are one of the leading schools both locally, regionally and nationally.

Every week we welcome colleagues from the length-and-breadth of the country to see how we are changing the narrative for education here in Sandwell and being a wider system leader. Our curriculum model is focused primarily on the EBacc subjects, forming our Core. Additionally, we have a project-based, cross-curricular provision (Horizon, Innov8 and Cloud 9) that develops student learning both academically and holistically. Because of this innovative model, there is a minimal strain in terms of lesson planning, leaving time to hone learning and the art of teaching.

In May 2019, we received glowing feedback from our first Ofsted inspection. As well as highlighting our outstanding behaviour, pastoral and leadership systems, the lead inspector expressed that Q3 Academy Langley was ‘not a normal school.’ Our outward-facing approach has led us to be at the forefront of educational innovation – our focus on being ‘warm but strict’, and putting knowledge at the heart of our curriculum has led Schools Week to dub us ‘the Michaela of the Midlands’.

Additionally, our attendance and persistent absence figures have been amongst the very best in the entire country – this is particularly impressive when considering the socio-economic context of the Academy (IDACI ‘Deprived’) and the broad cultural mix of our cohort. The work of We are in Beta highlighted that for the last two years we are in the top 100 schools in the country for disadvantage progress outcomes.

At Q3 Academy Langley, we have the absolute highest expectations of behaviour and politeness from our students, and have several procedures that support and reinforce these ideals. We expect the successful candidate to comply with such procedures, understanding that when an Academy rows together, students can learn in a safe and consistent environment.

In July 2018, we were delighted to have been one of the first schools nationally to have been awarded the prestigious Schools of Character award, reflecting our commitment to developing young people beyond the classroom. This is only one of a raft of external accreditation that we have received demonstrating an inclusive learning environment for staff and students alike.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with speech, language and communication, social and emotional difficulties.
• Assist students in the use of resources including IT.
• Support individual and group work assigned by the Learning Consultant to raise core skills, support Personalised Learning Plans and help students access the national curriculum.
• General support to students in line with Education, Health and Care Plans or planned provision.
• Deliver pre-planned programmes of work under the direction of a Learning Consultant.
• Assist in the assessment of students’ attainment and with the recording and monitoring of students’ progress.
• Assist the Learning Consultant with the supervision of students on school trips/visits.
• Liaise with Learning Consultants and other staff to obtain, exchange and record information on students in accordance with Academy policy.
• Support the supervision of individuals/groups of students.
• Be involved in planning meetings.
• Attend appropriate training sessions as required.
• Develop and prepare and/or assist in the preparation of resources and assist in identifying resources required.
• Meet regularly with Academy staff to evaluate, monitor and plan student’s progress.
• With the Learning Consultants be responsible for the students at arrival and departure times.
• Take responsibility for the care and welfare of students to include assisting students with dress/changing, toileting and feeding if required.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with Learning Consultants, other professionals, and with parents/carers.
• Observe and feedback to the Learning Consultant and SENCo, both verbally and in written form.
• Help maintain students’ interest and motivation.
• Provide specific breaktime and lunchtime supervision.

Please see the Job Description for more information regarding this position.

Please Note: Informal visits are encouraged.

Q3 Langley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.