Learning Partner – SEND

Contract:            Permanent
Salary:                  Grade F, Point 6 – 12 (Qualified) £25989 - £28598 (full time equivalent)
                                    Grade D, Point 3 – 6  (Unqualified) £24796 - £25989 (full time equivalent)  
                                     Pro-rata salary will be dependent on hours.  Pay award pending.
Hours:                   39 weeks per year, hours can be negotiated

Severn Vale School is an Academy which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16, that delivers strong student outcomes through high quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care.  The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal.  We are a popular and over-subscribed single academy trust with 1350 students on roll.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Learning Partner to our wonderful SEND Department. The role is to support students with a range of needs that may include cognition and learning, communication and interaction, sensory and physical, and SEMH.  You will be part of the team that helps them learn, develop their abilities, and raise their self-esteem.    

This could be the perfect position for you should you:

• Be considering a future career in teaching and are looking to gain experience in a school setting. 
• Have finished your degree and are considering your next steps.  
• Be looking for flexible hours to make a difference to the lives of young people.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion to help students achieve their full potential
• Is adaptable and has the ability to build relationships with young learners
• Preferably has experience of working with challenging young people and raising achievement
• Is resilient, pro-active and able to work as part of a team
• Is literate and numerate with GCSE qualifications at Grade 4+ (or equivalent)
• Has a knowledge of SEND and understands how to support learners
• Is flexible and versatile
• Has the ability to use their own initiative and adopt practices as necessary
• Has high expectations for all students and an ability to motivate and inspire confidence in students

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:  

• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders  
• In-house menopause support group  
• Long service awards   
• Gym membership  
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests  
• A varied programme of well-being activities and club

Please apply by completing the support staff application form (available on the school website www.severnvaleschool.com) and return, with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.    

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us or visit the school before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

Closing date:  4 October 2026
Interview date:  Thursday 8 October 2026
Start date: ASAP

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website.  Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable.  This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.