ARB Learning Practitioner

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children with SEND? Do you believe in inclusive education where every child is valued, supported and empowered to thrive? At Hayle Academy, we are seeking an exceptional ARB Learning Practitioner to join our dedicated team and lead high‑quality provision within our specialist Area Resource Base, attached to our vibrant mainstream school.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is committed to nurturing pupils with complex needs, championing their strengths and ensuring they experience success both within the ARB and across the wider school community.

Key responsibilities:

As an ARB Learning Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning, wellbeing and development of pupils with a range of SEND needs. You will:

Under the guidance of the ARB Lead Teacher, plan and deliver engaging, personalised teaching that supports academic, social, emotional and communication development

Have a clear understanding of the needs of all learners in the class group and be able to use different strategies to engage and support them.

Create a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment tailored to pupils’ needs

Lead a team of Teaching Assistants and work collaboratively with therapists and external agencies.

Support the marking and assessing work of work under the guidance of the ARB Lead.

Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers and keep parents informed about their child's progress on a daily basis through completion of the home school diary.

Use the school’s systems for recording and reporting (CPOMS and Arbor) in relation to individual students.

Support pupils’ inclusion in mainstream lessons and wider school life

Contribute to whole‑school SEND practice and professional development

This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about specialist provision but enjoys being part of a larger mainstream community.

About You:

This role is ideal for a practitioner who is passionate about specialist provision but enjoys being part of a larger mainstream community.

We are looking for a practitioner who is:

Experienced or highly motivated to work with pupils with complex SEND

Skilled in adapting teaching, resources and environments to meet diverse needs

Calm, resilient and nurturing, with a child‑centred approach

A strong communicator, able to work effectively with families, colleagues and external professionals

Reflective and committed to ongoing professional development

Passionate about inclusion, equality and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed

Whether you are an experienced SEND specialist or a mainstream practitioner looking to move into a specialist role, we welcome your application