Student Support Practitioner - Meadows School

Overview

The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS) is seeking a hard-working, caring individual to join a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, fast-moving school. The successful applicant will be part of a friendly and committed team who work with SEND students. The duties include supervision of children at meal times, in the playground and support with personal care.

• Understand the confidential nature of this supporting role
• Fully support the ethos and aims of our school
• Be able to take direction, whilst working as part of a team
• Be flexible, proactive and organised
• Have a patient, caring and committed attitude
• Support our students with all aspects of their personal care, including toileting and changing, as well as ensuring our students are fed in line with their individual needs

• A happy and supportive team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on .

Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Crone hills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS
or emailed to . Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

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 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. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be 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 therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. All references obtained will be checked upon receipt for authenticity and accuracy.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website. You can visit our website:

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.