Learning Support Practitioner

Q3 is a highly successful, oversubscribed Academy located in Great Barr, committed to raising achievement and curriculum innovation. Our GCSE headline results continue to be among the best in Sandwell, and this success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards, developing the whole child and improving the quality of teaching and learning. 

We are looking to appoint a dedicated individual to assist with the delivery of interventions to small groups of students and in-class support. This will involve marking, planning and preparing sessions, attending Parent Consultation events, attending twilight training sessions and running after school sessions where appropriate.

You will be expected to provide one to one support and work with students with Education, Health and Care Plans, both in class and small groups and also work with students with various special needs.

We are looking for someone who enjoys supporting the pastoral and academic development of students in a variety of teaching and learning situations. You will support the development of Learning Support Assistants in the department by coaching and mentoring.

The post is full time term time only.

Are you:

• able to creatively develop flexible and innovative ways of providing support to ensure effective provision of SEN?
• confident about working with groups of students and providing a disciplined work environment?
• committed to making a difference to the lives of our young people, to raising standards, expectations and achievement?
• a successful team player who is able to motivate and communicate?
• looking for a post offering variety, challenge and excellent opportunities for professional development?

Q3 Academy offers excellent CPD and career opportunities for staff at every stage of their career. This role offers a great first step for those considering a career in education and looking to gain school experience.

Details of this post are also available by visiting our website at www.q3academy.org.uk 

Advert closing date: 21 September 2023

Application process:

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

CVs alone are not accepted unless you have a disability that makes it difficult to complete an application form.

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 this role.

Please note that you may be contacted via e-mail throughout the recruitment process, so please check your e-mails regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 28 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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 issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.