Teaching and Learning Practitioner -Summerbank Primary Academy

Summerbank Primary School and Summerbank Primary Academy wish to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Practitioner to join our hardworking and committed team.

At Summerbank we provide children with a high-quality all-round education in a vibrant, multicultural, well‑resourced and creative environment. We see our school as a family and we take pride in creating a caring and supportive ethos where each member thrives. We want our children to be well equipped for the next stage of education so they can take advantage of all of the opportunities life has to offer.

We are looking to appoint an individual who can add to the ethos of our school and who will show the commitment needed to help our children meet their full potential.

• Happy, caring children who like attending our school
• A dedicated and supportive staff
• An inspiring and well-resourced learning environment
• Opportunities for professional development A committed and dedicated team

• Understand the principles of child development, learning processes and barriers to learning; be committed to raising standards; hold a relevant qualification Level 3 or above
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour, whilst also understanding the underlying causes of behaviours that may present as challenging
• Understand the importance of providing a nurturing approach towards vulnerable pupils
• Be able to work as a member of a team, developing good working relationships with pupils and adults
• Use their own initiative while working independently
• Be able to communicate well with children, teachers and parents
• Be able to plan and implement (under guidance) effective strategies for pupils with a range of needs (learning, language, behavioural, emotional, social needs)
• Support all children with their learning including children with Special Educational Needs or other key groups
• Be an excellent practitioner
• Be adaptable and spontaneous

How a willingness to contribute to wider school life

NB See job description for full list of duties and responsibilities

Please contact the school office to request an application pack

Summerbank Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.