Learning Support Practitioner / Ta (Level 3) - Yew Tree Primary School

A vacancy has arisen at our school which means we are looking to appoint a Level 3 teaching assistant to join our team ASAP.

We are looking for an innovative, creative and enthusiastic individual to join the Yew Tree family. We are a friendly three-form entry Primary School with a nursery class. We are looking for a committed TA, capable of providing high quality teaching & Learning Support, to join a supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children.

The appointed candidate will need to be able to demonstrate commitment to make a positive contribution to our school. We have an expectation that all staff work to a high standard and have a conscientious approach to their work. The appointed candidate must work effectively as part of a team but also demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative.

You will need an understanding of the curriculum and assessment expectations as well as a range of experience in working with SEND children. We are interested in hearing from individuals with a range of talents, experiences and skills which will offer something unique to our school community. Working at Yew Tree is more than a job; It is being a part of our family – our community!

This is an extremely exciting time to join Yew Tree as we moved into a brand new £7m building in November 2019 and have developed an outstanding learning environment for our children. Our senior leaders are looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

We are looking for somebody who is:

• Passionate about education.
• Confident and up-to-date with curriculum & assessment strategies.
• Able to create an exciting learning environment for our pupils.
• Capable of delivering an outstanding quality of teaching.
• Committed to developing every child
• Able to meet the differing needs of children in their they work with.
• Committed to working closely with the school community.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Able to foster and develop a caring ethos.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured
• A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A commitment to high standards and continual improvement
• Enthusiastic and caring pupils who work hard
• Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning
• Strong ICT infrastructure and an extremely well-resourced school
• Access to coaching and mentoring from a strong senior leadership team

Yew Tree Primary School complies with all aspects of the Equality Act and there is an expectation of all staff to also show support for the protected characteristics. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks (including online candidate searches).

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school. However, candidates are also invited to view our website, Twitter feed and the virtual tour of our school which is available at: https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm

We would also be happy to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team if candidates have any questions. This can be arranged by contacting the school on 01922 626 926.

Closing date: Thursday 11^th April 2024 – 9.00am

NB: Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as the closing date may be brought forwards if there is a strong enough field for earlier selection.

Interviews: Wednesday 17^th April 2024

Please email completed applications to HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Employee Specification or contact our Business Manager, Angela Forrester, by emailing HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk

Hours:

32.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3.30pm Mon – Fri) Term Time only plus INSET days

Grade:

Band D SCP 9-17 (£25,119 - £28,770 per annum pro rata)

Location:

Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall, West Midlands WS5 4DX

Closing Date:

Thursday 11^th April 2024 – 9.00am