Learning Support Practitioner To work with our Autistic Focus provision pupils Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies are seeking a Learning Support Practitioner to work across both schools within our Focus Provision for Autism. As specialised support staff, you will be responsible for providing individual and small group support within the Focus Provision classes. You will work alongside the class teacher and Focus Provision team to create resources, including providing visual aids to support understanding, developing key vocabulary and supporting children with specific targets. You will be working with a range of children across the primary age range and need to be flexible and adaptable to each child’s needs. It is vital that you have experience of working with autistic children, using a range of communication strategies and autism specific approaches to teaching and learning. Ongoing training and support will be given to successful candidates. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our newly reformed Focus Provision. We have dedicated Focus Provision classrooms, including sensory rooms in each school. Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take a disclosure and barring check (DBS). We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the 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 within the recruitment pack attached. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. Visits to the schools are strongly recommended and can be arranged through Mrs Elliott PA to the Head Teacher on 0121 558 1652 Closing date: 12.00 noon Monday 6th October Interviews: Friday 10th October Hours 30.5 hours per week, term time 5 training days Grade Grade D SCP 9-17 £20,046 - £22,916 per annum Location Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies, Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT Contract Permanent Closing Date Monday 6th October 12pm