Learning Support Practitioner Level 3 - Wrekin View Primary School & Nursery

Job Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking colleague to join our large and popular school. Our school, which is part of the Learning Community Trust, is a friendly and caring school offering lots of exciting opportunities for children and staff. We are proud of the diverse school population we serve and value every child as an individual.  The school has a thriving nursery, is home to one of only two specialist Speech and Language units in the local authority and is proud to serve the local community of Wellington and beyond. 

As a Learning Support Practitioner you will primarily work alongside a teacher to support children with their learning but will also have the opportunity to lead interventions and work with pupils who have SEND. You will be part of a dedicated team of people and be fully involved in the life of the school.  We are looking for a colleague who already has some experience of working in a school setting and understands the primary school curriculum.

You will need to:

• Have a passion for inclusion, diversity, and equality
• Have the highest expectations of yourself and the children
• Work as part of a team to remove barriers to learning to engage and inspire all learners.
• Know how to support pupils’ learning and development. 
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Hold all children with unconditional positive regard and respond. to them calmly and consistently, with warmth, care and empathy.
• Have a minimum of Level 3/NVQ 3 /BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification or be working towards achieving this

 In return we can offer:

• An excellent opportunity for you to develop your practice with a commitment to your continued professional development
• A highly skilled and supportive school team
• Friendly and welcoming staff
• Well-motivated happy children who love to come to school and are excited about learning

• An opportunity to work within a well-respected local academy.

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list) and an online search for the successful applicant. 

References will   be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process.  
 
In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.   
  
For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy: https://wrekinview.lct.education/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Wrekin-View-Primary-School-and-Nursery-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2026-2027.pdf 

To Apply

 An application form can be obtained via the WM Jobs Advertisement or via the School Office.

 Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the main school office on 01952 951405 to arrange a visit.

 All completed application forms and supporting statements should be e-mailed directly to the School at All completed application forms and supporting statements should be e-mailed directly to the School at fiona.atherton@lct.education or Lesley.stephenson@lct.education 

 Closing date for applications: Thursday 19th November 2026

 Shortlisting: Friday 20th November 2026

 Interview date:   Wednesday 25th November 2026

 Interview Process: Group teaching task, independent task and interview