The Governors of this primary aged school wish to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner. Experience of working with children with complex and profound learning difficulties is required. We are looking for people who are adaptable, reliable and good team players.

The Orchard School is an outstanding Sandwell Special School that caters for pupils with complex and profound learning difficulties. These include severe autism, complex medical conditions, physical and mobility difficulties, as well as severe developmental delay. There are currently 149 pupils on roll, and our children range from 2 –11 years.

We are a dynamic, vibrant and forward-looking school, with a welcoming ethos and a commitment to working in partnership with other agencies and families in order to harness and develop each child’s potential. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for the post.

Application forms and further details are available from the school by

contacting Deanna Jackson on 0121 569 7040

deanna.jackson@orchard.sandwell.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday     27^th September 2019 (12 noon) 

Shortlisting:   Friday    27^th September 2019 (pm) 

Interviews:   Thursday 10^th October 2019

Hours:

(32.5hrs) Term time + 5 INSET Days  -  Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Grade:

Band D Scale point 9-17 £10.54 – £12.35 per hour £20,344 - £23,836 (pro rata) + SEN allowance

Location:

The Orchard School, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury B68 8LD

Closing Date:

Friday 27th September 2019 at 12 noon