We are seeking a highly-skilled, motivated and experienced Learning Support Practitioner to join our team at The Westminster School.
Our school caters for 302 pupils aged 7-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Development Delay and Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities. The School offers a comprehensive CPD programme and has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award. School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on a £42 million Rowley Learning Campus.
Responsibilities
* Is a passionate and enthusiastic practitioner
* Is an excellent role model and has excellent skills in supporting students with special educational needs
* Has high expectations and aspirations for all our students, supporting them to achieve their full potential
* Can work as part of an innovative, dynamic and supportive team
* Will fully support the School’s values, ethos and aims
* Is a Level 3 qualified learning support practitioner
Benefits
* A Contributory Pension Scheme
* A comprehensive CPD package aligned to individual professional needs and the strategic development priorities of the school.
* First-Class Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential access to a GP 24/7 for you and your family, counselling, personal financial, debt and legal advice
* Free Occupational Health Services
* Family Friendly Policies
* Staff Voice Committee
* Free Parking on Site
* Lifestyle benefits and discounts through several schemes
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.
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.
Hours: Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Term time only + 5 INSET Days) Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8.40am to 3.15pm (including 30 minutes lunch-break) Tues – 8.40am to 5.00pm (including 30 minutes lunch-break) (Plus 20 minutes contingency time)
Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17, (£27,254 – £31,022) – Actual Salary, £21,361 – £24,943 p.a.+ SEN Allowance
Location: The Westminster School, Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9AL
We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.
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.
Closing Date: Thursday 25 June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 9 July 2026 – the interview process may take most of the day
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