Enthusiasm for supporting children and committed to learning?

We are looking to appoint a TA3 to join our Team in September 2023 (subject to satisfactory clearance checks) to cover maternity leave until August 2024 (or sooner if circumstances change). This will be working with children with a range of needs across the school: Supporting children in the classroom and delivering some interventions. The role will also involve covering classes in teacher absence.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Has high expectations of children and wants to ensure that they reach their full potential.

• Shows creativity and versatility, engaging the children in their learning by creating resources and using identified strategies which support their needs

• Can reflect and respond to the needs of the children they are responsible for, recognising where potential barriers to learning may arise and seeking to overcome these

• Can work well as part of a team and support our school ethos

• Can effectively cover a class in teacher absence

We can offer you:

• A welcoming team committed to improving outcomes for all children

• Continued Professional Development opportunities to suit your needs

St. John's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

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

Application forms and further details are available from the school office or alternatively you can download an application form below. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school. If you wish to receive an application pack please contact the school office directly

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8.30am -3.00pm) 5 Days per week term time only

Contract: Fixed Term covering Maternity Leave until 31st August 2024 or sooner if circumstances change

Grade: TA3 Point 7-17 (£22,369 - £26,845 p.a.) Actual salary £14,603 - £17,908 p.a

Location: St John’s CE Primary School, Blakebrook, Kidderminster, DY11 6AP

Closing Date: 4th September 2023 : 12noon

Shortlisting Date: 5th September 2023

Interview Date: 8th September 2023