Learning Support Practitioner- Maternity Cover (with a focus on EAL & Transition)

Q3 Academy Tipton is an ambitious and rapidly improving Academy, fully committed to raising achievement for students, developing and retaining high quality staff and curriculum innovation. Our Academy's success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards, developing the whole child and improving the quality of provision in every area.

We are seeking to appoint a temporary Learning Support Practitioner, with a focus on EAL & Transition, to cover a period of maternity leave. If you are determined to make a difference to the life chances of young people by raising standards, expectations and achievement we would like to hear from you.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role are: 

• Provide training for the support staff on the interventions responsible for, as designated by the Head of School. 
• Completion of any requested Interim report information regarding the interventions running. 
• Attend Departmental and LSP meetings as requested. 
• Assist students in the use of resources including IT. 
• Assist students with dress/changing for activities/personal hygiene 
• Support individual and group work assigned by the Teacher to raise core skills, support Personalised Learning Plans and help students access the national curriculum 
• General support to students in line with an Education, Health  and Care Plan or planned provision 
• Deliver pre-planned programmes of work under the direction of a Teacher 
• Assist in the assessment of students’ attainment and with the recording and monitoring of students progress 
• Assist the Teacher with the supervision of students on school trips/visits

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties and qualifications required.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All post holders are subject to a Satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and satisfactory employment references, as well as identification and qualification, prohibition and barred list checks which will be required before commencing duties.

Academy ethos

If you are determined to make a difference to the life chances of young people by raising standards, expectations and achievement, you share our passion.

We want every child to feel happy and excited about coming to our Academy.  We want our students to return home telling their families of the memorable and exciting lessons they have enjoyed.

Application process:

Please click 'Apply Now' and once fully completed, please submit your application.

Closing date for applications: Monday 31st January 2022 at 3pm

Start Date:  As soon as possible 

Informal visits to the Academy are taking place with COVID protocols. Should you wish to arrange an informal visit or discussion please contact Eleanor Forté - e.forte@q3tipton.org.uk or on 0121 312 1337 to arrange.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To assess the suitability of the candidate, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS), satisfactory employment references, as well as identification and qualification, prohibition and barred list checks which will be required before commencing duties.

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