Student Support Practitioner - The Meadows School
Overview: The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS) seeks a hard-working, caring individual to join a successful, innovative, fast-moving school. The successful applicant will be part of a friendly and committed team who enjoy working with SEND students, with duties including supervision of children at meal times, in the playground and support with personal care.
Responsibilities
* Understand the confidential nature of this supporting role
* Fully support the ethos and aims of our school
* Take direction while working as part of a team
* Be flexible, proactive and organised
* Have a patient, caring and committed attitude
* Support students with all aspects of their personal care, including toileting and changing, and ensure students are fed in line with their individual needs
We can offer you
* A happy and supportive team environment
* A school that provides professional development opportunities
* A wide range of resources
Hours and salary
Hours: 15 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days
Salary: Grade C, SCP 5-8, £25,583 - £26,824 (Actual Salary, £9,254 - £9,828 pro-rata per annum)
Location
The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU / Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ. This post may be based at either of the 2 sites.
Closing and interviews
Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025 9:30am
Shortlisting: week commencing 13th October 2025
Interviews: week commencing 20th October 2025
Additional information
* We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
* All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references 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 the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement.
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Contact and application
Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.
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 forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via email. If shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please check junk/spam folders as well as inbox for correspondence.
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 concerns 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.
Website: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk
Eligibility and compliance
* Hours, location and eligibility details are provided above and may be based at either site.
* References obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.
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