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Learning Support Practitioner Level 2 (Fixed Term) - St Paul’s CofE Academy
Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner
About the Role
The Trust Board at St Paul’s CofE Academy are seeking a caring and highly motivated Level 2 Learning Support Practitioner to join their welcoming and supportive team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Providing excellent one-to-one support to children with additional needs
- Nurturing independence, self-confidence, and social skills
- Monitoring and tracking progress to support learning outcomes
- Maintaining high standards in teaching and differentiating for diverse learners
- Demonstrating empathy and integrity whilst upholding the school’s Christian ethos
- Ensuring all actions align with safeguarding policies and the company’s implementation of safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS clearance and Children’s Barring List checks)
Key Responsibilities
The role will require:
✅ supporting children with SEN, tailoring interventions to meet their individual needs ✅ working collaboratively with teachers and senior staff to adapt learning for diverse learners ✅ Keeping detailed records and tracking student progress ✅ Building trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues ✅ Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and transparency in all interactions ✅ Demonstrating commitment to lifelong learning—enthusiastic engagement in training is highly valued
Person Specification
To be considered, you should exhibit:
📌 Experience or qualifications in:
- Children’s support and education, ideally with knowledge of SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN)
- A Level 2 qualification in Childcare, Learning Support, or related field (or eligibility to commence it)
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🌟 Essential skills and attributes:
- Patience, resilience, and emotional intelligence
- Strong communication skills—attentive listener,Constructive collaborazione un
- Problem-solving abilities To support children overcoming challenges
- Passion for inclusion and equal opportunities Principles
- Fluency in spoken English As per Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)
- Commitment to safeguarding All staff designated duties with thorough understanding
- Trust to handle Disclosure and Barring Service Check effectively Operational&qquoti
What We Offer
Joining our Academy means bringing invaluable contributions within a supportive, forward-thinking environment
📚 Support and Training: Good investment into professional development. Extensive training and professional development opportunities
💙 A positive impact: Achieving good outcomes for pupils inspires day to day satisfaction
🔑 Benefits and wellbeing:
- Comprehensive and Flexible Employee Assistance Program featuring
- Access to health and wellbeing support
✈️ Why join us?
- Make a tangible difference in young lives every day.
- Opportunity to grow in role by taking on additional training or qualifications, all whilst receiving additional support along the process.
About Us
St Paul's Church of England Academy offers the following:
🏥 Strong Community Culture: Our school thrives on collaboration with a dedicated, motivational team, sharing in your passion to create positive learning experiences 🌍 Mission and core values Aligned with: *“Partners of All Ages”
- Inspiring independence, striving continually for excellence
- Nurturing Students, leaders leaders and Relationships*, with passion for lifelong learning*.
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Application and Further Information
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Interested candidates must complete and submit an official application form—CVs will not be accepted. Forms can be requested by emailing:
vicki.buckley@st-pauls.sandwell.sch.uk
Vacancy Closing Date
🔹 Monday, 13th July 2026, at noon (Interviews scheduled for wk commencing 13th July 2026)
📍 Location: St Paul's Church of England Academy, Robert Road, Tipton, DY4 9BH
💶 Hours: Term time only, 21.25 hours per week for a fixed placement (until July 2027) 💵 Grade & Pay: Grade C SCP 5 -8 - £25,583 - £26,824 per annum Current p.a. salary between £13,018 - £13,886
Disability Confident Employer Program
We are a Disability Confident certified employer, ensuring equitable opportunities for eligible disabled applicants—guaranteed interviews through our scheme.
Reasonable Adjustments Policy
Inclusive selection process: To ensure an accessible recruitment experience, inform us upfront via your application form about any requirements to enable a smoother hiring journey.
Immigration Policy Note
This position adheres with Part 7 of Immigration Act 2016, which requires applicants evident due competence in spoken English`.
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