Pastoral Learning Support Practitioner

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils from Reception to Year 6 who have additional learning needs.

This is a very exciting opportunity for Victoria Academies Trust who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Practitioner to support our pastoral team.

We are looking for candidates who

Are creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child

Have experience of working with autistic pupils

Are energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team

Are willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

Experience in pastoral support, therapeutic support or parental support

We can offer the successful candidates:

A commitment to continuing professional development

A supportive and hardworking staff team

Pluxee benefits package

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Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

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 of the role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)