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Teaching and Learning Practitioner
Oldbury Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Teaching and Learning Practitioner 30 hours per week Term time plus one week Grade 6 SCP 12-17 £29,542 - £32,046 Actual salary £20,861.00 - £22,629.00 About the role We are seeking a Teaching and Learning Practitioner to join our Academy to support the achievement of our students. You will be working closely 1:1 / in small group intervention with predominantly Key Stage 3 students to help improve in their area of identified need. You will be required to set targets identified by the SEND team and / or external agencies and monitor the student's progress. Core Purpose of Role • Assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (eg. the Headteacher, SENDCO, phase leaders and class teachers) supporting and complimenting the work of classroom teacher(s) • Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential • Implement planned learning activities / teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to students' responses as appropriate • Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well being • Work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role • The duties of the Teaching and Learning Practitioner will be determined by the Headteacher or appropriate senior leader, and will be arranged to meet the needs of the school and students being supported. This may involve working in small groups or on a 1:1 basis and may include supporting students with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) • Employ developed strategies and techniques acquired through specialist knowledge / experience to support students in accessing the curriculum, engaging with their learning and achieving their full potential • Provide specialist support and expertise in one or more areas in order to advance learning. For example: - an aspect of the curriculum - age range or key stage - SEND - EAL • Provide cover for groups and classes as required and in line with relevant development and / or experience • Support, advise, coach and / or monitor less experienced support staff or students, as required. • Will include delivery of pre-prepared lessons as well as planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes and will supervise groups or whole classes in absence of teacher