Teaching Assistant - Yew Tree Primary School

Wmjobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Extensive IT facilities access

Coaching and mentoring from SLT

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Yew Tree Primary School in Walsall is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant (L3) to join a dedicated team. You will support teaching and learning, adapt to children at different stages, and aid pupils with SEND within a three-form entry primary setting.

We expect a proactive, team-oriented candidate who shares our values of responsibility, respect, courage, ambition and pride, and who embraces safeguarding and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the curriculum and assessment expectations.
• Experience working with children who have SEND.
• Ability to adapt to children of different ages and development stages.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality teaching and learning support.
• Deliver general class support and assist children with complex needs.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to a positive school community.
• Demonstrate a proactive, initiative-taking approach in classroom activities.

Skills

Passionate about education

Curriculum & assessment

Learning environment

Teaching support

Child development

SEND experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Caring ethos

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Job description

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 children who have SEND. 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!

It is important to us that the appointed candidate shows versatility in their work as our support staff work to provide general support in class as well as working more closely with our children that have complex needs. Also, whilst we will discuss experience within the interview, we are looking for staff who are able to adapt to working with children are different ages and stages of development.

We particularly want to hear from candidates 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 children.
• Capable of delivering an outstanding quality of teaching support.
• Committed to developing every child regardless of needs.
• Able to meet the differing needs of children in their they work with and knowledge of working with children who have SEND.
• 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 candidates:

• A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured and valued.
• A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff.
• A commitment to continued professional development.
• A commitment to high standards and continual improvement.
• Enthusiastic and caring children who work hard.
• Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning.
• Access to extensive IT facilities (inc. the use of individual staff devices).
• Access to coaching and mentoring from a strong senior leadership team.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being including free access to a range of services through an Employee Assistance Programme.

Visits can be arranged by contacting theschool. 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.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

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

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website www.yewtreeprimary.co.uk

CV's will not be accepted.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. 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/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

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

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.

To apply follow the link: Teaching Assistant (L3) - Yew Tree Primary School - Teaching Vacancies - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: Part-time 32.5 hours per week, Term time only + 5 Inset Days. Hours of work 8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday,

Grade:Grade D, SCP 9 - 17 £28,153 - £32,046 p.a. (Actual Salary £22,065 - £25,766 p.a.)

Location: Yew Tree Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX

Closing Date: 9th October 2026 at 9am