Overview
Learning Support Practitioner – Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies
Location: Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies, Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT
We are seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to work across both schools within our Focus Provision for Autism.
Responsibilities
* Provide individual and small group support within the Focus Provision classes.
* Work alongside the class teacher and Focus Provision team to create resources, including visual aids to support understanding, developing key vocabulary and supporting children with specific targets.
* Support a range of children across the primary age range and adapt approaches to meet each child’s needs.
Experience and Qualifications
* Experience of working with autistic children.
* Ability to use a range of communication strategies and autism-specific approaches to teaching and learning.
Details
* Hours: 30.5 hours per week, term time + 5 training days.
* Contract: Permanent; Grade D SCP 9-17 (£20,046 - £22,916 per annum).
* Location: Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies, Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT.
* Safeguarding: Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
* Closing date: Monday 6 October, 12:00 noon. Interviews: Friday 10 October.
Application Process
* We are committed to Equal Opportunities and only applications submitted on the Academy’s application form will be considered. We do not accept CV-only applications.
* Application forms can be found at https://victoriaacademiestrust.org/job-vacancies/ or in the recruitment pack attached.
* Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
* Visits to the schools are strongly encouraged and can be arranged via Mrs Elliott, PA to the Head Teacher (0121 558 1652).
How to Apply and Contacts
Visits to the schools are strongly recommended and can be arranged through Mrs Elliott PA to the Head Teacher on 0121 558 1652.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; please ensure DBS checks are up to date as part of the application process.
Note: This job listing focuses on the Learning Support Practitioner role at Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies. Other job postings and location-based notices have been removed to keep the description concise and relevant.
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