Student Support Practitioner - Meadows School

We are seeking a hard-working, caring individual who wants to be part of a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, fast-moving school.

The successful applicant will be part of a friendly and committed team who enjoy working with SEND students. The duties include supervision of children at meal times, in the playground and support with personal care.

The successful applicant will:

• 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

We can offer you:

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

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

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect 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 and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

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

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours:25 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days(09:30 - 14:30 Monday to Friday)

Salary:Grade C, SCP 5 - 8 , £26,427 - £27,709 (Actual Salary, £15,933 - £16,922 p.a.)

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.

Closing Date: 11th October 2026

Shortlisting: 12th October 2026

Interviews: 19th October 2026