Teaching Assistant

Dudley Council; Wordsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor learning facilities

Friendly, supportive team

Curriculum tailored to individual need

Forest School/ outdoor opportunities

Job summary

Ashwood Park, a Dudley Council school, is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for 32.5 hours per week. You will work as part of a team to support learning, be positive, inspire children, and adapt the curriculum to meet individual needs.

We offer a vibrant environment with excellent outdoor learning facilities, supportive staff, and a curriculum tailored to each child. The post is subject to safeguarding, DBS clearance, and right to work checks; closing date Sunday 27 September 2026 and

Qualifications

• Our school environment values teamwork and collaborative planning.
• Positive and proactive approach to supporting children's learning.
• Creativity in delivering engaging activities and lessons.

Responsibilities

• Work well as part of a team to support learners.
• Be positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference to children's lives.
• Work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet individual children's needs.
• Be willing to go that extra mile.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Creative teaching

Curriculum adaptation

Going the extra mile

Job description

Ashwood Park is a one and a half form entry school with a Resource base for deaf children. We have well maintained buildings and excellent areas for outdoor learning including our forest school. We have a caring and positive atmosphere, where purposeful learning takes place. The staff are highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring, hardworking and dedicated to providing the very best for our children. We aim to provide a curriculum which makes learning exciting and creative. We hope this approach encourages children to achieve their full potential and aspire to the highest personal standards of achievement presentation and behaviour. Our goal is to learn together to be the best we can be.

Level 3 Teaching Assistant: 32.5 Hours

• work well as part of a team
• are positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference to children's lives
• work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children
• are passionate about learning and adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of an individual child
• are willing to go that extra mile

We will offer you

• happy and enthusiastic children who like to learn and have fun
• a vibrant and exciting work environment with excellent outdoor learning facilities
• a friendly, welcoming and supportive team
• a curriculum tailored to individual children's needs

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 30th September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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